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Posted On : 28 Mar 2008

What's the reason for hyponatremia and hypoklemia in nephrotic syndrome?

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Answer Discussion :

leena christ

fluid retention with dilutional hyponatremia

17 years ago

sanju verghese

fluid overload

17 years ago

DR- SHOKRY

protien excretion

17 years ago

pediatriconcall

whats the reason for hyponatremia and hypoklemia in nephrotic syndrome
Answer :-
Hyponatremia is dilutional and pseudohyponatremia due to laboratory error. In actuality, the total body sodium is high.
Hypokalemia may be seen post diuretics. Hypokalemia is not a usual feature of nephrotic syndrome.

17 years ago

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