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Orthostatic Sodium Retention

Aka: Orthostatic Sodium Retention, Orthostatic Edema

Pathophysiology
1. Abnormal protein capillary leak
2. Provoked by upright position
Signs
1. Progressive lower extremity Pitting edema with standing
2. Decreased urine output after prolonged standing

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 2/5/2012.

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