Hyponatremic seizures in psychiatric patients.
Thirty-four cases of hyponatremic seizures occurring in psychiatric patients as a result of self-induced water intoxication are reviewed. Clinical and pathophysiological correlates of the condition are outlined.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D007177:Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012640:Seizures / Q000523:psychology*; D014869:Water Intoxication / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology