These agents compete with AVP for the vasopressin type 2-receptor and block the effects of AVP to increase free water absorption. Since these agents lead to increases in free water excretion with ...

As a general rule, the treatment of hyponatremia should be directed at the primary underlying disorder because such treatment might, in itself, correct the electrolyte imbalance. Thiazide diuretics ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...

In older adults, low sodium often results from certain medications, kidney issues, or infections. Because multiple factors may contribute, treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause. Sodium ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...

The posterior pituitary is the smaller of two lobes that make up your pituitary gland. It secretes vasopressin and oxytocin into your bloodstream — hormones that play a role in water balance, ...

Diane was brought to the emergency department via ambulance from home where her husband called 911 because she was acting strangely. According to Diane’s husband, she was intermittently acting ...

A consistent recent finding has been the strong association between hyponatremia and fractures. Initially, two case control studies reported the association of mild asymptomatic hyponatremia with bone ...