Patient's question:
Because of a certain illness, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has been affected. Now, I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. How should intractable hyponatremia be treated?Doctor's answer:
Refractory hyponatremia is often caused by nutritional hyponatremia or a syndrome resulting from abnormal antidiuretic hormone excretion. The main symptoms of patients include confusion, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment options include the use of drugs such as furosemide or ethacrynic acid, along with the intravenous infusion of hypertonic saline. In daily life, it is recommended to consume foods rich in sodium ions, such as bananas and leafy green vegetables.