Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome features include all except
Correct Answer: Hypernatremia
Description: Signs and symptoms of CSWS include large amounts of urination (polyuria-at least 3 liters of urine output over a 24-hour period for adults) due to inadequate sodium retention in the body, dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, and dehydration,low blood sodium concentration(hyponatremia),hypotension Advanced symptoms include muscle cramps, lightheadedness, dizziness or veigo, feelings of anxiety or panic (not mentally induced), increased hea rate or slowed hea rate, low blood pressure and ohostatic hypotension Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2456
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