Question 1

what is the probable diagnosis of hypertension+ hypokalemia+ hyponatremia+high 24h urine aldosterone+ normal arr

Accepted Answer

Hyperaldosteronism: Aldosterone causes loss of k+ in exchange for na+ in the nephron. The volume of water in the urine will follow the na+ back into the blood leading to an increase in blood pressure. Secondary hyperaldosteronism is the pathologically increased secretion of this & renin which could be from renal artery stenosis or other rare causes. See your physician to get it figured out.

Question 2

acute hyponatremia is caused by?

Accepted Answer

excess water: The inability of the body to lose excess water is the leading cause. Low na is a serious condition which requires investigation and treatment.

Question 3

who is most at risk for hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

Older women: Although every individual is at risk to develop hyponatremia, older women and pregnant women  in particular are most at a higher risk to develop hyponatremia.  Hyponatremia usually occurs to individuals who are hospitalized.

Question 4

when will i feel better from hypokalemia?

Accepted Answer

When it's corrected: If you still feel ill and the cause of your hypokalemia has been corrected and your potassium is back to normal, look for some other cause of your still feeling ill.

Question 5

how about the use of tolvapta in hyponatremia?

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See below: Tolvaptan is a medication to improve sodium level in certain cases of hyponatremia. It is very wxpensive and used only in certain cases.

Question 6

what are symptom of hyponatremia and how we can treat it?!?

Accepted Answer

Here are some to ...: First, always do best we can to figure out what cause hyponatremia. Second, decide if symptoms are urgent or chronic. If urgent, give IV infusion of Normal Saline or higher concentratee NaCl  under close monitoring clinical Sx &amp; electrolyte; if chronic, give optional IV NaCl infusion and watch. But either way &amp; conditions, always look into how to correct its underlying causes for long-term care...

Question 7

does hypokalemia cause dizziness ?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia: Depending on the degree of electrolyte imbalance the more dizzy you can become.  You may be slightly off with regard to your potassium level.  Eat a couple of bananas. They have a lot of potassium,  lettuce (romaine) and kale. Also have good potassium levels.  A balanced diet with 5  helping of fruits and vegetable per day in recommended.  Good luck and feel better!

Question 8

does dehydration cause hypokalemia?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: Does not cause hypokalemia.

Question 9

does 'asymptomatic hyponatremia' exist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is explained in my prior answer on this topic, but the summary is that if the hyponatremia occurs slowly, it , ay be entirely a symptomatic, and found simply as a laboratory finding.  Still, the cause should be sought.

Question 10

is it possible to get hyponatremia from dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Hyponatremia means you have a low sodium level. One way is through dehydration. Dehydration causes hyponatremia usually when a patient is taking a diuretic like hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) or lasix.   In this situation, a patient urinates out much more sodium than water. Once this excess sodium is released and the patient's bloodwork is check, there will be much more water than sodium and the pt has hyponatremia.

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