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  2. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion

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    Patients with extra-renal salt losses complicated by hyponatremia were found to be common-place, and consistent with McCance's description, they excreted urine virtually free of sodium. [22] In 1950, Sims et al, published their work that suggest observed relation between hyponatremia and pulmonary tuberculosis.

  3. Hyponatremia - Wikipedia

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    Hyponatremia is the most common type of electrolyte imbalance, and is often found in older adults. [11] [12] It occurs in about 20% of those admitted to hospital and 10% of people during or after an endurance sporting event. [3] [5] Among those in hospital, hyponatremia is associated with an increased risk of death. [5]

  4. Complications of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    A combination of pregnancy-exacerbated hypercoagulability and additional risk factors such as obesity and thrombophilias makes pregnant women vulnerable to thrombotic events [29] T.he prophylactic measures that include the usage of low molecular weight heparin, in fact, can significantly reduce risks associated with surgery, particularly in ...

  5. Potomania - Wikipedia

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    Risk factors alcoholism Potomania (From Greek pōtō "drink (liquor)" + mania ) is a specific hypo-osmolality syndrome related to massive consumption of beer , which is poor in solutes and electrolytes .

  6. Pagophagia - Wikipedia

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    Complications: Dental injury, worsening iron deficiency or other micronutrient deficiency, hyponatremia: Causes: Unknown etiology: Risk factors: Iron-deficiency anemia, psychological distress, pregnancy: Diagnostic method: Based on signs and symptoms presented and blood tests such as a complete blood count: Treatment: Iron supplementation

  7. Electrolyte imbalance - Wikipedia

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    [14] [3] Dilutional hyponatremia can happen in diabetics as high glucose levels pull water into the blood stream causing the sodium concentration to be lower. [14] [3] Diagnosis of the cause of hyponatremia relies on three factors: volume status, plasma osmolality, urine sodium levels and urine osmolality. [14] [3]

  8. Fetal distress - Wikipedia

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    Several conditions and risk factors can lead to fetal distress or non-reassuring fetal status, [1] including: Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) If there is too little amniotic fluid around the baby in the uterus, the baby can have trouble moving around in the uterus and its growth and temperature can be impacted.

  9. Maternal physiological changes in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Neuromechanical adaptations to pregnancy refers to the change in gait, postural parameters, as well as sensory feedback, due to the numerous anatomical, physiological, and hormonal changes women experience during pregnancy. Such changes increase their risk for musculoskeletal disorders and fall injuries.