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Hyponatremia

Hyponatremia: Introduction

Hyponatremia: An electrolyte disturbance involving low sodium levels in the blood. Symptoms are determined by the degree of imbalance. Very low sodium levels can cause water intoxication which can be very dangerous. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hyponatremia is available below.

Symptoms of Hyponatremia

• Low blood sodium level
• Nausea - severe hyponatremia
• Vomiting - severe hyponatremia
• Headache - severe hyponatremia
• Malaise - severe hyponatremia
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Hyponatremia?

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Hyponatremia: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Hyponatremia:

• Water intoxication - severe hyponatremia
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Causes of Hyponatremia

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Misdiagnosis and Hyponatremia

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Hyponatremia: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Research about Hyponatremia

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Clinical Trials for Hyponatremia

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Hyponatremia include:

• Safety and Efficacy of SR121463B in Patients With Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH) - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - SR121463B
• Efficacy and Safety of SR121463B in Patients With Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - SR121463B
• An Open-Label Study of YM087 in Patients With Euvolemic or Hypervolemic Hyponatremia - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - YM087
• Study of IV YM087 to Assess Efficacy and Safety in Patients With Euvolemic or Hypervolemic Hyponatremia - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - YM087
• Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH) - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Vasopressin receptor antagonist
• more trials...»

See full list of 10 Clinical Trials for Hyponatremia

Hyponatremia: Broader Related Topics

• Water-electrolyte imbalances
• Blood conditions
• more types...»

Types of Hyponatremia

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Definitions of Hyponatremia:

Abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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