Hepatologie und Pankreaswissenschaft

Medical Significance and Treatments of Hypernatremia in Cirrhosis of the Liver

Abstract

Albert Burak

Cirrhosis of the liver is a progressive and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the gradual replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue. It can result from various factors, such as chronic alcohol consumption, viral hepatitis, or other liver diseases. One significant and often overlooked complication of cirrhosis is hyponatremia, a condition in which the blood sodium level drops to an abnormally low level. This article delves into the medical significance of hyponatremia in cirrhosis, its causes, clinical manifestations, and treatment options.