Hyponatremia

Proximate cause: Excess of water in relation to sodium. It can be induced by 1) taking in too much water (e.g. primary polydipsia) and/or by 2) impaired water excretion (e.g. due, to advanced renal failure) or by 3) persistent release ADH. “Hyponatremia is...

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

See Acute High Altitude Sickness. Diagnosis Definition: How is the diagnosis made?* H&P (Pertinent H&P findings including med review & key vital signs) -Common presentation: -Clinical Manifestations: -Associated Conditions: -Risk factors. -Red flags:...