Tag: #ElectrolyteImbalance

  • Rhabdomyolysis During Pregnancy A Rare and Serious Complication

    Rhabdomyolysis During Pregnancy A Rare and Serious Complication

    Introduction Pregnancy brings joy and anticipation but sometimes, rare complications can arise unexpectedly. One such case is rhabdomyolysis, a potentially lifethreatening condition that may develop due to severe hyperemesis gravidarum. In a remarkable case study published in the Clinical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, researchers explored how electrolyte imbalances in early pregnancy can lead to…

  • Persistent Symptomatic Hyponatremia Post-COVID-19 A Complex Case Study

    Persistent Symptomatic Hyponatremia Post-COVID-19 A Complex Case Study

    Introduction: Hyponatremia, a common electrolyte disturbance, has been increasingly reported in patients recovering from COVID-19. Studies suggest that COVID-19-associated hyponatremia can be linked to acute kidney injury, the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), or secondary infections. This case study explores a 77-year-old patient with persistent symptomatic hyponatremia post-COVID-19, highlighting the multifactorial etiology and…