Severe hypernatremia has a mortality rate of 40-60%
Hypernatremia is especially dangerous for children and the elderly
Hypernatremia can cause neurological damage due to shrinkage of brain cells
Severe hypernatremia, with serum sodium above 152 mM, can result in seizures and death
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High serum sodium levels
Hypernatremia is the American English spelling of hypernatraemia, which has the same meaning in British English. It is a health condition where a person has too much sodium in the blood.
Yes, it leads to hypernatremia which is increased levels of sodium in the blood. Hypernatremia can be fatal as it can lead to arrhythmia and convulsions.