Sick cell syndrome

Sick cell syndrome

Sick cell syndrome is a medical condition characterised by reduced functioning of the cellular Na+/K+ pump [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2257076] , which is responsible for maintaining the internal ion homeostasis. The clinical result is a rise in blood K+ level and drop of blood Na+ levels.

There are a wide range of possible pathological conditions that can cause sick cell syndrome, including:
* hypoxia
* sepsis
* hypovolaemia
* malnourishment

This syndrome is well know in the field of palliative medicine as many terminal patients develop this condition.


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