Fluid and electrolyte levels in the body are carefully maintained through different homeostasis mechanisms. These mechanisms are often altered in the elderly due to a number of reasons like ...

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is responsible for regulating the balance of fluid and salt in the body. Other names for ADH include arginine vasopressin (AVP) and vasopressin. The test can look for ...

Antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in medicine. Their use, however, is often limited by associated renal toxic effects. The most common manifestation of these toxic effects is ...

An electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water. Electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, are essential for several body functions. Everyone needs electrolytes to ...

A July 7 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) warns against drinking too much liquid. “Drinking too many fluids can cause water toxicity by diluting your body’s sodium and other electrolytes, ...