Hyponatremia primary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saeedeh Kowsarnia M.D.[2]
Overview
In patients at risk of developing hyponatremia, preventing approaches has to be done to eliminate aggravation of hyponatremia.
Primary Prevention
- Hypotonic fluids and thiazide diuretics should be avoided, especially in patients at increased risk for hyponatremia.
- Thiazides should be avoided in persons with high fluid or low protein intake and during acute illness.
- Monitor body weight for runners and encourage to drink water when they are thirsty.
To see the risk factors associated with hyponatremia, click here.