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Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Physical examination of patients with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is usually remarkable for ill and sometimes confused appearance, orthostatic hypotension, Cheyne-Stokes respiration, dysarthria, altered mental status, confusion, disorientation, delirium, generalized muscle weakness, generalized seizures, coma, myoclonus, tremor, asterixis, hyporeflexia, and ataxia.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
- Physical examination of patients with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is usually remarkable for following findings:[1]
Appearance of the patient
- Patients with SIADH usually appear ill and sometimes confused.
Vital Signs
HEENT
Neuromuscular
- Altered mental status
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Generalized muscle weakness
- Generalized seizures
- Coma
Extremities
References
References
- ↑ Adrogué HJ (2005). “Consequences of inadequate management of hyponatremia”. Am. J. Nephrol. 25 (3): 240–9. doi:10.1159/000086019. PMID 15914973.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]