RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Hypernatremic metabolic myopathy due to hypothalamic dysfunction JF Neurosciences Journal JO Neurosciences (Riyadh) FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City SP 64 OP 65 VO 5 IS 1 A1 Poovathoor C. Jacob A1 Ranganath P. Chand A1 Nicholas J. Woodhouse YR 2000 UL http://nsj.org.sa/content/5/1/64.abstract AB We report a patient with muscle weakness secondary to elevated serum sodium level. The cause of the elevated sodium level and the mechanism involved in producing muscle weakness are discussed.