Hypernatremia and acute pancreatitis in chronic kidney disease: back to the salt mines. Questions

ConclusionAcute pancreatitis is a frequent and potentially severe complication in CKD patients. It should be suspected in the presence of nonspecific symptoms, such as abdominal pain or vomiting. Rigorous monitoring of electrolytes is also mandatory for managing CKD patients with acute pancreatitis.
Source: Pediatric Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research