Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Hyponatraemia is the most frequent electrolyte disturbance in hospitalised patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality as well as increased expenditure. Hyponatraemia is a common reason for referral to Endocrinology in the hospital setting however hyponatraemia has a variety of causes many of which do not come under the remit of ‘Endocrinology’.Aim: To determine the aetiology of severe hyponatraemia in hospital...