Template:Hypernatremia causes

Hypernatremia

Water loss:

• Decreased Intake
• Water loss > Na loss
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Sweating
  • Dialysis
  • Osmotic diuresis
• Central DI
  • Head Trauma
  • CVA
  • Tumor
  • Meningitis
• Nephrogenic DI
• Thyrotoxicosis

Sodium gain:

• Increased intake
  • Na intake
  • NaBicarb
  • Incorrect preparation of infant formula
• Renal Na retention (secondary to poor perfusion)