Hypernatremia

Hypernatremia like hyponatremia is all about water. Hyponatremia indicates intracellular water excess (overhydration). Hypernatremia means the opposite, too little water.  (At least too little water relative to sodium).  This is dehydration.   It indicates intracellular dehydration. This article will address: Pathophysiology Approach to Diagnosis Renal Causes of Hypernatremia Diagnostic Algorithm Treatment Pathophysiology What happens