Sodium Doom
From The Clinical Etymologist by Dr. Simon Kim
April 19, 2026 · 13 min · Season 2 · Episode 8
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of hyponatremia and the physiological mechanisms involved, prompted by a clinical scenario.
Send us Fan Mail A quiet weekend on call begins with the retirement of Dr. Flow, a urologist who made the difficult look simple. A search for the perfect farewell wine—Pee No More—is abruptly interrupted by a sodium of 122. At the bedside, memorized algorithms begin to unravel under real clinical pressure. Through conversation, we explore ADH, aquaporins, and the physiology behind hyponatremia. Why does volume override tonicity—and how can treatment itself become dangerous?...
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Host: Dr. Simon Kim
Topics covered
- hyponatremia
- ADH
- aquaporins
- clinical pressure
- physiology
- treatment dangers
Keywords
- sodium
- hyponatremia
- ADH
- aquaporins
- clinical pressure
- treatment
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