The higher the ADH the more concentrated your urine. The added fluid dilutes the sodium in your blood, causing a drop in blood sodium level. You need sodium for your muscles and nerves to work ...

Serum sodium levels and osmolality of serum and urine were estimated on admission and on days 3 and 10. SIADH was diagnosed in 22 out of 60 cases (36.7%) on admission and in six of 48 cases (12.5% ...

ADH is responsible for telling the kidneys ... who doesn't have access to replenish the fluids lost in the urine. Elevated sodium levels in the blood, known as hypernatremia, can cause confusion ...

Summary: Hyponatremia (generally defined as a serum sodium concentration of <135 meq/L) is one of the most common electrolyte disorders in hospitalized and clinic patients. It may be caused by a ...