Hyperosmolar syndrome

Hyperosmolar syndrome

Hyperosmolar syndrome or diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome is a medical emergency caused by a very high blood glucose level.

The prefix "hyper" means high, and "osmolarity" is a measure of the concentration of active particles in a solution, so the name of the syndrome simply refers to the high concentration of glucose in the blood.

igns & symptoms

Hyperosmolar syndrome may take a long duration - days and weeks - to develop. However, certain signs and symptoms may indicate that such a condition is developing. Some of the signs include the following [ [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetic-hyperosmolar-syndrome/DS00664/DSECTION=2 Diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome] ] :

#Excessive thirst despite frequently taking water / other liquids
#Continued high level of blood sugar
#Dry and/ or parched mouth
#Frequency of urination increases
#Pulse rate becomes rapid
#Shortness of breath with exertion
#Skin becomes dry and warm and there is no sweating
#Sleepiness and/ or a condition of confusion

External links

* [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetic-hyperosmolar-syndrome/DS00664/DSECTION=1 Hyperosmolar syndrome] - a page from the site of Mayo Clinic

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