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ea0019p57 | Clinical practice/governance and case reports | SFEBES2009

Hyponatraemia in primary care: not always due to inappropriate ADH!

Tran A , Hyer S , Rodin A , Wilcox H

Background: Hyponatraemia is a frequently encountered problem in primary care. Management should be based on the cause as inappropriate treatment e.g. fluid restriction in patients with hypoadrenalism is dangerous and potentially life-threatening.Aims: We present five cases who presented with hyponatraemia in the primary care setting, to highlight diagnostic approach and implications for management.Case 1 - Hyponatraemia secondary ...