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Tag: #Hyponatremia

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

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

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    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…

  • Complete Recovery of Chronic Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome with Plasma Exchange

    Complete Recovery of Chronic Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome with Plasma Exchange

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    Introduction Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome (ODS), formerly known as Central Pontine Myelinolysis (CPM), is a rare but serious neurological condition caused by the rapid correction of chronic hyponatremia. It can lead to severe neurological deficits, including dysarthria, dysphagia, quadriparesis, seizures, and coma. Traditionally considered irreversible, recent medical advancements suggest that Plasma Exchange (PE) may offer a…