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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The signs and symptoms of [[SIADH]] are mainly dependent on sodium levels, and the rate at which the level changes. Because the signs and symptoms of hyponatremia occur in many conditions, it's impossible to diagnose the condition based on a physical exam alone. | The signs and symptoms of [[SIADH]] are mainly dependent on sodium levels, and the rate at which the level changes. Because the [[signs]] and [[symptoms]] of hyponatremia occur in many conditions, it's impossible to diagnose the condition based on a [[physical]] exam alone. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Patients with SIADH usually appear with altered sensorium. Physical examination findings of patients with [[SIADH]] is remarkable for: | Patients with [[SIADH]] usually appear with [[altered sensorium]]. Physical examination findings of patients with [[SIADH]] is remarkable for: | ||
[[ Mild-moderate]]: | [[ Mild-moderate]]: | ||
* Headache | * [[Headache]] | ||
* | * [[Letharg]]<nowiki/>y | ||
*Impaired memory | *[[Impaired memory]] | ||
*Gait instability | *[[Gait instability]] | ||
*Falls | *[[Falls]] | ||
[[Severe]]: | [[Severe]]: | ||
* Confusion | * [[Confusion]] | ||
*Hallucinations | *[[Hallucinations]] | ||
*Dysarthria | *[[Dysarthria]] | ||
*Psychosis | *[[Psychosis]] | ||
*Seizures | *[[Seizures]] | ||
*Hemiplegia | *[[Hemiplegia]] | ||
*Limb weakness | *[[Limb weakness]] | ||
*Tremor | *[[Tremor]] | ||
*Coma<ref name="pmid15914973">{{cite journal |vauthors=Adrogué HJ |title=Consequences of inadequate management of hyponatremia |journal=Am. J. Nephrol. |volume=25 |issue=3 |pages=240–9 |year=2005 |pmid=15914973 |doi=10.1159/000086019 |url=}}</ref> | *[[Coma]]<ref name="pmid15914973">{{cite journal |vauthors=Adrogué HJ |title=Consequences of inadequate management of hyponatremia |journal=Am. J. Nephrol. |volume=25 |issue=3 |pages=240–9 |year=2005 |pmid=15914973 |doi=10.1159/000086019 |url=}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
The signs and symptoms of SIADH are mainly dependent on sodium levels, and the rate at which the level changes. Because the signs and symptoms of hyponatremia occur in many conditions, it's impossible to diagnose the condition based on a physical exam alone.
Physical Examination
Patients with SIADH usually appear with altered sensorium. Physical examination findings of patients with SIADH is remarkable for:
References
- ↑ Adrogué HJ (2005). "Consequences of inadequate management of hyponatremia". Am. J. Nephrol. 25 (3): 240–9. doi:10.1159/000086019. PMID 15914973.