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ArticleMalaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia2025

A cautionary tale of hyponatraemia in an older person: Could This Have Been Prevented?

Yi Bin Ho, Rebecca Kai Jan Choong, Kit Mun Tan

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Yi Bin HoMD, MRCP, Geriatric Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Rebecca Kai Jan ChoongMBBS, MRCP, Geriatric Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Kit Mun TanMBBCh, FRCP, Geriatric Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Email: kmtan@ummc.edu.my.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hyponatraemia is an exceedingly common condition frequently encountered both in hospital and primary care settings. This medical condition poses unique challenges due to its often subtle and nonspecific symptoms, alongside its diverse array of potential causes. It can result in serious consequences when overlooked or not treated appropriately. Herein, we illustrate the case of a 68-year-old woman who presented with symptomatic hyponatraemia. Although not uncommon, the cause of hyponatraemia in this patient is frequently overlooked but, importantly, is avoidable. This case underlines the necessity of a more watchful approach to prescription of medications, especially in older adults with multiple comorbidities.

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CarbamazepineDrug interactionHydrochlorothiazideHyponatraemia

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PMID40787661
PMCPMC12334321

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