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Low Sodium In Blood (Hyponatremia) Learning Center

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Hyponatremia is a metabolic condition in which there is not enough sodium in the body fluids outside the cells.Dilutional hyponatremia; Euvolemic hyponatremia; Hypervolemic hyponatremia; Hypovolemic hyponatremia.Sodium ...

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Symptoms
Common symptoms include:Abnormal mental status ConfusionDecreased consciousnessHallucinationsPossible comaConvulsio...
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Causes
Sodium circulates in the body fluids outside the cells. It is very important for maintaining blood pressure.
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Tests
The following laboratory tests can confirm hyponatremia: Serum osmolalitySerum sodiumUrine osmolalityUrine sodiumA ...
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Treatments
The cause of hyponatremia must be treated, especially in the case of cancer where radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery...
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Complications
Common symptoms include:Abnormal mental status ConfusionDecreased consciousnessHallucinationsPossible comaConvulsio...
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Prevention
Treating the condition that is causing hyponatremia can help. If you play any demanding sports, drink fluids that co...
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Doctor Specialties
Hyponatremia can be a life-threatening emergency. Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of this condition.
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