Carlos E Durán Rebolledo, Lina M Sandoval-Calle, Juan Felipe Holguín Jaramillo, Paula Andrea Moncayo Libreros, Elena María Useche-Henao
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Abstract
Hyponatremia, characterized by serum sodium <135 mEq/L, poses a significant health concern, particularly among the elderly. This case report explores chronic hyponatremia, with a focus on the Tea and Toast Syndrome, prevalent in individuals with atypical dietary habits. We present a 69-year-old female presenting with chronic hyponatremia, revealing dietary factors as key contributors. Thorough diagnostic workup ruled out common causes, emphasizing the importance of meticulous approaches. The patient's adherence to recommended dietary changes resulted in significant improvement, showcasing the pivotal role of targeted nutritional interventions. Pathogenetic mechanisms, such as reduced water-excretory capacity and solute excretion, were explored, with differentiation between AVP-mediated and non-AVP-mediated hyponatremia highlighted. The case underscores the intricate interplay between dietary habits, aging, and chronic hyponatremia, emphasizing the need for adjusted interventions in this vulnerable population. Addressing the nutritional aspects of chronic hyponatremia emerges as a crucial aspect, offering an opportunity for targeted management and improved patient care, especially in the aging demographic.
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Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (GGM) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed open access journal where scholars from a variety of disciplines present their work focusing on the psychological, behavioral, social, and biological aspects of aging, and public health services and research related to aging. The journal addresses a wide variety of topics related to health services research in gerontology and geriatrics. GGM seeks to be one of the world’s premier Open Access outlets for gerontological academic research. As such, GGM does not limit content due to page budgets or thematic significance. Papers will be subjected to rigorous peer review but will be selected solely on the basis of whether the research is sound and deserves publication. By virtue of not restricting papers to a narrow discipline, GGM facilitates the discovery of the connections between papers.