Synonyms Syndrome of inadequate ADH secretion (SIADH), ADH excess, ADH overproduction Definition Schwartz-Bartter syndrome is a disorder of the regulation of the water and electrolyte balance, in which an inappropriately (inadequately) high secretion of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH – hormone, also: vasopressin) leads to a reduced excretion of water (water retention) and a loss of … Schwartz-Bartter Syndrome
Symptoms Clinical symptoms of Schwartz-Barrter syndrome may initially be confusion, headache, weakness and muscle cramps, followed by dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, seizures and disturbances of consciousness up to coma. These symptoms are caused by the excessively increased water retention (water intoxication) and the resulting hyponatremia. In addition, there is weight gain and reduced … Symptoms | Schwartz-Bartter Syndrome
Therapy The therapy of the triggering underlying disease is in the foreground. After successful therapy, there is usually a spontaneous healing (spontaneous remission) of Schwartz-Bartter syndrome. The symptomatic therapy of Schwartz-Bartter syndrome consists of a restriction of drinking (water restriction), which alone usually leads to an improvement of the symptoms. In addition, a slow infusion … Therapy | Schwartz-Bartter Syndrome
