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Siadh
Siadh
Siadh
of
Posterior Pituitary
Anti diuretic hormone (Vasopressin)
ADH ADH
Less More
reabsorption reabsorption
Diluted Concentrated
urine urine
It is characterized by
ADH
Loss of sodium
through urine (concentrated urine)
Causes of SIADH
• Cerebral tumors
• Lung cancer
• Lung tumors
ADH under normal conditions
ADH acts on kidney
Reabsorbs water
Hypotonic plasma
Weight loss
Loss of appetite
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Muscle spasm