Water intoxication

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Hyperhydration; water poisoning

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case #1

• Electrolytes
• Hyponatremia
• Hypernatremia
• Oral rehydration therapy
• Polydipsia
• Aquagenous Urticaria
• Self-induced water intoxication and schizophrenic disorders syndrome