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Hyponatremia: A Clinical and Practical Approach

Varun KM Dhara

Citation Information : Dhara VK. Hyponatremia: A Clinical and Practical Approach. 2020; 9 (1):17-21.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10085-8113

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 17-10-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Hyponatremia is a frequent trouble encountered in patients manifesting with unfocused features. The etiology can be multiple, and diagnosis of each cause is demanding. Hyponatremia may be euvolemic, hypovolemic, or hypervolemic. Appropriate analysis of a variety of laboratory investigations helps distinguish the various types of hyponatremia. Management differs with the character of start, whether it is acute or chronic, severity and features.


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