
Beer or Cider Potomania
Specialty: | Toxicology Emergency Medicine Critical Care |
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Description: | An alcoholic who drinks a large quantity of bee or hard cider in a short period is at risk of developing hyponatremia. Beer is hypo-osmolar and it may be difficult for the kidneys to excrete the excess free water (so be sure to eat those salty snacks). |
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