What is the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion?
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion is also known as SIADH. It is a condition where your body makes too much antidiuretic hormone (ADH). ADH is a chemical that helps keep the right balance of fluids in your body. Increased ADH may cause too much water to remain inside your body. When this happens, other chemicals in the blood such as salt may decrease. This may cause the organs inside your body not to work properly. The risk of having SIADH is higher in older adults due to changes in kidney structure and function. Having SIADH treated may relieve your symptoms and prevent any, or worsening damage to your body.
