These agents compete with AVP for the vasopressin type 2-receptor and block the effects of AVP to increase free water absorption. Since these agents lead to increases in free water excretion with ...

Hyponatremia, a dangerous condition of low blood sodium from excessive water intake, causes cell swelling and can severely impact the brain. Recognizing symptoms like headache or confusion is crucial, ...

Diane was brought to the emergency department via ambulance from home where her husband called 911 because she was acting strangely. According to Diane’s husband, she was intermittently acting ...

The patient noted that she was initiated on naproxen by her primary care physician 2 weeks prior to her presentation. A recently published report describes the case of an 88-year-old female patient ...

Patients with hyponatremia and other risk factors for dementia might need closer monitoring. Hyponatremia may be a marker of increased risk for dementia, investigators reported at the American Society ...

In older adults, low sodium often results from certain medications, kidney issues, or infections. Because multiple factors may contribute, treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause. Sodium ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...