Table 2

Various predisposing factors and associated comorbidities at the time of presentation of osmotic demyelination syndrome (n=25)

VariablesNo (%)
Hyponatraemia20 (80)
Hypokalaemia10 (40)
Systemic hypertension11 (44)
Diuretic usage6 (24)
Endocrinopathy (hypothyroidism)4 (16)
Diabetes mellitus4 (16)
Malnutrition3 (12)
Alcoholism1 (4)
Postoperative period5 (20)
Sepsis1 (4)
Total23 (92)