Hyponatremia due to hypothyroidism: a pure renal mechanism

Neth J Med. 2001 Mar;58(3):143-9. doi: 10.1016/s0300-2977(01)00081-x.

Abstract

Hyponatremia is a common disorder. When hyponatremia is the result of hypothyroidism it can be successfully treated with thyroid hormone substitution. We followed cumulative sodium- and fluid balances of a patient with hyponatremia, resulting from hypothyroidism. We concluded that hyponatremia in hypothyroidism is due to a pure renal mechanism, and cannot be ascribed to inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia / etiology*
  • Hyponatremia / physiopathology
  • Hypothyroidism / complications*
  • Hypothyroidism / drug therapy
  • Hypothyroidism / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Thyroxine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Thyroxine