Case Report: Hyponatremia in a Marathoner.

Nelson, Paul B; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ386526

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Publication Date: 1988

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Case Report: Hyponatremia in a Marathoner.

Nelson, Paul B; And Others

Physician and Sportsmedicine, v16 n10 p78-80,85-86,88 Oct 1988

The first reported case of hyponatremia from participation in endurance running of marathon distance is discussed. Nine earlier cases occurring in subjects who endured greater distances are summarized. Symptoms and treatment of the 21-year-old subject of this case report are presented and preventive measures recommended for endurance-event athletes. (IAH)

Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Case Records, Exercise Physiology, Running, Sports Medicine

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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