Vasopressin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps control various bodily functions.
It maintains the appropriate volume of water in the space that surrounds cells within the body.
This allows cells to work properly,according to StatPearls.
Both men and women naturally produce vasopressin.
Pain, stress, and certain drugs such as opiates (narcotics) can trigger the release of vasopressin.
What Is SIADH?
If your body produces too much vasopressin, your kidneys may retain water.
In SIADH, excess water retention dilutes the blood, resulting in a low sodium concentration.
Excess vasopressin can be triggered by:
What Are the Effects of a Lack of Vasopressin?
If you dont have enough vasopressin, your kidneys may excrete too much water.
This causes frequent urination and can lead todehydration, as well as low blood pressure.
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