The syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH): an overview

Can J Psychiatry. 1979 Apr;24(3):225-31. doi: 10.1177/070674377902400306.

Abstract

We have reviewed 14 cases of water intoxication in psychiatric patients. In these cases the possibility of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) was suspected or diagnosed. The SIADH should be suspected in psychotic patients who drink water excessively, develop seizures, disorientation and deterioration of mental status.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Compulsive Behavior / diagnosis
  • Drinking
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / blood
  • Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / psychology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurocognitive Disorders / complications
  • Psychotic Disorders / complications
  • Psychotropic Drugs / adverse effects
  • Sodium / blood
  • Vasopressins / metabolism
  • Water Intoxication / psychology

Substances

  • Psychotropic Drugs
  • Vasopressins
  • Sodium