Hyponatremia is a common condition presenting with a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms. In severe form, it can be life-threatening and requires emergency management. The current article describes the clinical practice guidelines stated by the Society of Endocrinology, 2016.
A serum sodium level of <135 mmol/L is termed as Hyponatremia. Based on the biochemical assessment, the degree of hyponatremia is classified in as: Mild: 130–135 mmol/L Moderate: 125–129 mmol/L Profound: <125 mmol/L Clinical assessment: The hyponatremia cannot be graded on the basis of the clinical symptoms as the severity of the hyponatremia dose not match its grade. The clinical presentation of hyponatremia is as follows: The severe symptoms include vomiting, cardiorespiratory arrest, seizures, reduced consciousness/ coma (Glasgow Coma Scale ≤8) Moderately severe symptoms include nausea without vomiting,…
