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JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
Volume 36, Issue 4, Pages 430-434Publisher
WALTER DE GRUYTER GMBH
DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2022-0294
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SIADH; solitary central incisor; urea
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The classic treatment for SIADH is fluid restriction, but this is not ideal for infants who need large fluid volumes for caloric intake. In this case, the use of urea normalized sodium levels and allowed for an increase in formula volumes, resulting in improved weight gain.
Objectives: Classic treatment for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is fluid restriction. However, this is not ideal for infants who need large fluid volumes to ensure adequate caloric intake for growth. The use of urea has not been thoroughly studied in children. Case presentation: This infant had SIADH complicated by poor growth, solitary central incisor, and NF1. Following failed attempts to correct hyponatremia with fluid restriction and other therapeutics, urea normalized sodium levels and allowed liberalization of formula volumes, which resulted in improved weight gain. Conclusions: Urea is a safe, cost-effective, long-term treatment for SIADH in infants who are unable to fluid restrict due to caloric goals.
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