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What does hypernatremia mean in the UK?

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∙ 12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

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.

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Is Hypernatremia dangerous?

Hypernatremia is especially dangerous for children and the elderly


Is hypernatremia deadly?

Severe hypernatremia has a mortality rate of 40-60%


Does Hypernatremia hurt the brain?

Hypernatremia can cause neurological damage due to shrinkage of brain cells


Does Severe hypernatremia cause death?

Severe hypernatremia, with serum sodium above 152 mM, can result in seizures and death


Does acidosis cause hypernatremia?

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Is lethargy a symptom of hypernatremia?

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Is orthostatic hypotension a symptom of hypernatremia?

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Is loss of elasticity in the skin a symptom of hypernatremia?

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What happens in hypernatremia?

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Can ingesting too much saltwater from a salt water tank cause illness?

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