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  2. Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome - Wikipedia

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    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]

  3. Fludrocortisone - Wikipedia

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    Fludrocortisone has been used in the treatment of cerebral salt-wasting syndrome. [10] It is used primarily to replace the missing hormone aldosterone in various forms of adrenal insufficiency such as Addison's disease and the classic salt-wasting (21-hydroxylase deficiency) form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

  4. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion

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    Cerebral salt wasting syndrome (CSWS) also presents with hyponatremia, there are signs of dehydration for which reason the management is diametrically opposed to SIADH. Importantly CSWS can be associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) which may require fluid supplementation rather than restriction to prevent brain damage.

  5. Hypotonic hyponatremia - Wikipedia

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    Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome; Other salt-wasting kidney diseases; Treat underlying cause and give IV isotonic saline. It is important to note that sudden restoration of blood volume to normal will turn off the stimulus for continued ADH secretion. Hence, a prompt water diuresis will occur.

  6. Hyponatremia - Wikipedia

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    The causes of and treatments for hyponatremia can only be ... cirrhosis, 5) nephrosis, 6) spinal cord disease, 7) Addison's disease, 8) cerebral salt wasting, and 9 ...

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    Children are waiting years for autism and cerebral palsy treatments as NHS leaders accuse the government of ignoring warnings of a crisis in community care.. The number of patients waiting for NHS ...

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    “Once the cause is identified, the doctor will suggest an appropriate treatment,” Dr. Nocerino says. This may include medications, swallowing therapy, surgery or endoscopic treatments.

  9. Electrolyte imbalance - Wikipedia

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    [3] [27] The final step in treatment is to calculate the patients free water deficit, and to replace it at a steady rate using a combination of oral or IV fluids. [3] [27] The rate of replacement of fluids varies depending on how long the patient has been hypernatremic. Lowering the sodium level too quickly can cause cerebral edema. [27]