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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Published in:Laeknabladid Vol. 109; no. 1; pp. 18 - 21
Main Authors: Saevarsson, Ivar, Jonasdottir, Soffia Gudrun, Jonsdottir, Berglind
Format: Journal Article
Language:Icelandic
Published: Iceland 01.01.2023
Subjects:
Aldosterone
Humans
Hypoaldosteronism - diagnosis
Hypoaldosteronism - etiology
Hypoaldosteronism - therapy
Infant, Newborn
congenital hypoaldosteronism
neonatal weight loss
ISSN:0023-7213, 1670-4959
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Summary: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