Hyponatremia, Euvolemic

Hyponatremia, Euvolemic General Information

Hyponatremia is actually the most commonly encountered imbalance in the patient’s fluid electrolytes. This medical condition is mainly characterized by the presence of an abnormally low level of sodium in the individual’s plasma (in most cases, the concentration of sodium in the patient’s plasma is less than 135 mEq/L). This medical condition is generally diagnosed after the presence of some other primary disorder has already been detected. Although most cases of Hyponatremia are mild, the most severe forms of this condition (the acute severe form of Hyponatremia) might trigger neurological imbalances and increase the individual’s risks of mortality and morbidity in most underlying medical conditions.

This medical disorder can be classified in Hyponatremia, Euvolemic and Hyponatremia, Hypervolemic (depending on the individual's volume of fluids). The main therapy option for both of these forms of Hyponatremia is the intake of Vaprisol.  The Hypervolemic form of this medical condition is mainly characterized by an abnormal increase in the total amount of water that is retained in the patient’s organism. This is generally accompanied by an increase in the organism’s stores of sodium. The main symptom of this disorder is the presence of edema. Most patients who have been diagnosed with the Hypervolemic form of this disorder had underlying liver cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, renal failure and / or nephritic syndrome. On the other hand, Hyponatremia, Euvolemic is the most common type of this medical disorder. Although the patient presents normal sodium stores in his organism, he or she presents an increase in the total volume (amount) of water that is retained by his or her organism. This type of Hyponatremia does not lead to the appearance of edema. Patients who are suffering from pulmonary disorders, adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, SIADH, and other similar conditions are more prone to developing this disorder.

Hyponatremia, Euvolemic Symptoms

Hyponatremia, Euvolemic Treatment

If this medical condition is not managed properly, it can lead to critical mortality and / or morbidity. There are several medical exams with the help of which your personal health care provider will be able to establish whether you are suffering from Hyponatremia, Euvolemic or not. Among these clinical tests are: exams that check the patient’s serum osmolality, exams that measure the patient’s urine sodium, exams that measure the individual’s serum sodium. The urine osmolality test can also prove helpful in establishing the proper diagnosis. After this, a complete physical clinical examination is necessary in order to determine the cause of Hyponatremia. For this purpose, your personal health care provider might ask you to undergo other medical exams.

It is very important that the underlying cause of Hyponatremia, Euvolemic ought to be treated in due time, especially in the case of patients who are suffering from cancer. Other therapy options in the case of patients who have been diagnosed with this medical disorder include the administration of IV (intravenous fluids), the intake of medicines that ought to ease the patient’s symptoms (for example seizure medicines), following a salt and / or water restrictive diet. Some patients are constantly supplied with oxygen through a breathing machine or an oxygen mask. The outcome (prognosis) in the case of patients who are suffering from this medical condition (Hyponatremia, Euvolemic) is known to depend on the underlying disorder that has lead to the development of this disease. In most cases, the most severe form of Hyponatremia is acute Hyponatremia (in which the changes in the patient’s sodium levels and / or amount of fluids that are retained by his or her organism occur in less than 2 days). In the case of the chronic form of this medical condition, the changes occur in several days (and even weeks), leaving the brain cells enough time to adjust.

If the disorder (Hyponatremia, Euvolemic) is not treated in due time, with the appropriate therapy option, it might result in the development of several unwanted and severe complications. The most commonly encountered complications include: coma, death, and brain herniation. If the patient who has been diagnosed with Hyponatremia is known to play any type of demanding sports, he or she should be determined to drink plenty of fluids that are rich in electrolytes (special sports drinks). All individuals must be aware that drinking only water while taking part in high energy-demanding sports (athletic events) can easily lead to acute Hyponatremia. The most common remedy for patients who are suffering from Hyponatremia, Euvolemic is the intake of Vaprisol. However, this remedy should not be prescribed to patients who present congestive heart failure. The active ingredient of this medicine is arginine vasopressin (commonly abbreviated as AVP) which is a very important neuro-hormone that is naturally secreted by the human organism. For further information regarding the beneficial effects of a therapy with this medicine we strongly advise you to seek the help of an authorized health care professional.