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The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), also known as the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD), [2] is characterized by a physiologically inappropriate release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) either from the posterior pituitary gland, or an abnormal non-pituitary source. [1]
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) deficiency leads to the syndrome of diabetes insipidus (unrelated to diabetes mellitus): inability to concentrate the urine, leading to polyuria (production of large amounts of clear urine) that is low in solutes, dehydration and—in compensation—extreme thirst and constant need to drink , as well as hypernatremia ...
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion ... [10] [11] [12] See also. List of MeSH codes (C19) ... List of ICD-9 codes 240-279: Endocrine, nutritional ...
Dehydration is common, and incontinence can occur secondary to chronic bladder distension. [1] On investigation, there will be an increased plasma osmolarity and decreased urine osmolarity. As pituitary function is normal, antidiuretic hormone levels are likely to be abnormal or raised. Polyuria will continue as long as the patient is able to ...
Cardiorenal Syndrome is characterized by the dysfunction of both the cardiac and renal systems, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Many patients will have volume overload and therefore may show clinical signs such as jugular venous distension, generalized swelling of the abdomen and/or the lower legs, and difficulty breathing.
The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has dementia and late onset Alzheimer's disease, his legal team has said in a court document filed in New York. Lawyers for Mike Jeffries have requested ...
Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome (CSWS), also written cerebral salt wasting syndrome, is a rare endocrine condition featuring a low blood sodium concentration and dehydration in response to injury (trauma) or the presence of tumors in or surrounding the brain. In this condition, the kidney is functioning normally but excreting excessive sodium. [1]
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