4th April 2024

A 36-year-old gentleman has come into the clinic due to his increased thirst and polyuria

A 36-year-old gentleman has come into the clinic due to his increased thirst and polyuria. His blood test showed random glucose 9.3 mmol/L, HbA1c 40 mmol/mol. His urine osmolality was 393mOsmol/kg. He had a water deprivation test, which then showed urine osmolality of 398mOsmol/kg, even after he was given desmopressin. What is the likely electrolyte imbalance that could lead to his condition?

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