Psychogenic Adipsia Presenting as Recurrent Functional Vomiting and Hypernatremia.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2020
Abstract
Hypernatremia is caused by a disproportionate balance of inadequate free water relative to sodium level. Frequent causes of hypernatremia include renal or gastrointestinal fluid loss, hypothalamic injury, and endocrine abnormalities. The authors describe a rare case of hypernatremia that manifested secondary to psychogenic adipsia in a 46-year-old woman presenting with intractable vomiting. Her presenting symptoms and laboratory abnormalities resolved after treatment was initiated for major depression. This case highlights the need for a holistic approach when confronted with a case of unexplained hypernatremia.
Volume
120
Issue
5
First Page
359
Last Page
361
ISSN
1945-1997
Published In/Presented At
Desai, P. M., Mbachi, C., Mathew, M., Attar, B., & Mba, B. (2020). Psychogenic Adipsia Presenting as Recurrent Functional Vomiting and Hypernatremia. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 120(5), 359–361. https://doi.org/10.7556/jaoa.2020.055
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
32337570
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article