Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast #109 Hyponatremia Management Part 1: 5 Pearls Segment
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Aug 3, 2022 AI Snips
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Hyponatremia: A Water Problem
- Hyponatremia is primarily a water balance issue, rarely caused by sodium problems.
- Focus on managing the patient's fluid intake and underlying diseases if present.
Detailed Fluid History
- Ask patients about all fluid intake, including coffee, juice, and even diet soda.
- Inquire about dietary solute intake to assess overall fluid balance.
The Dove Bar Diet
- Dr. William shared a case where a patient's diet primarily consisted of Dove bars.
- This highlighted how low solute intake, even with fluids, can cause hyponatremia.