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Cerebral Salt Wasting Syndrome

Any injury or tumor in the brain can rarely lead to an endocrine condition called a cerebral salt wasting syndrome. In this, though the kidney is functioning correctly, there is excessive sodium excretion, leading to low blood sodium levels and dehydration. Signs and symptoms include polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration, muscle cramps, excessive salt intake, dizziness, low blood pressure, headache, etc. Again, water and salt intake can help. Mineralocorticoids are used in treatment.

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How is frequent drop in sodium level treated?

Query: Hello doctor, My father is out of a coma and on regular physiotherapy. However, we have a major concern now with frequent drops in his sodium level. Every five to six days his sodium level drops to 110-120. When that happens, his consciousness level goes down and stops body movement or response. He ...  Read Full »

Dr. Ambekar Sudheer

Dr. Ambekar Sudheer

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to note that he is having problems with sodium levels. I suggest the following. Disturbances in sodium level indicate that there has been damage to the brain structures (hypothalamus) that control the levels of sodium in the blood. One should identify the co...  Read Full »

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