Water intoxication

For patient information, click here

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Hyperhydration; water poisoning

Overview[edit | edit source]

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Differentiating Water Intoxication from other Diseases[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1

Related Chapters[edit | edit source]

• Electrolytes
• Hyponatremia
• Hypernatremia
• Oral rehydration therapy
• Polydipsia
• Aquagenous Urticaria
• Self-induced water intoxication and schizophrenic disorders syndrome