Weigth Loss in a Neonate- A Case of Hypoaldosteronism

The Neonatal weight loss is a common problem which most physicians who take care of newborns should recognise. The most common reason is insufficient dietary intake. However the reason can also be an underlying disease. Aldosterone insufficiency in neonates is a rare disease and if not treated corre...

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Vydané v:Laeknabladid Ročník 109; číslo 1; s. 18 - 21
Hlavní autori: Saevarsson, Ivar, Jonasdottir, Soffia Gudrun, Jonsdottir, Berglind
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:Icelandic
Vydavateľské údaje: Iceland 01.01.2023
Predmet:
Aldosterone
Humans
Hypoaldosteronism - diagnosis
Hypoaldosteronism - etiology
Hypoaldosteronism - therapy
Infant, Newborn
congenital hypoaldosteronism
neonatal weight loss
ISSN:0023-7213, 1670-4959
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Shrnutí:The Neonatal weight loss is a common problem which most physicians who take care of newborns should recognise. The most common reason is insufficient dietary intake. However the reason can also be an underlying disease. Aldosterone insufficiency in neonates is a rare disease and if not treated correctly can be life threatening. It presents with serious electrolytes abnormalities and metabolic acidosis. It is therefore important to distinguish between serious and benign causes of weight loss in neonates.
ISSN:0023-7213
1670-4959
DOI:10.17992/lbl.2023.01.725