What does hypernatremia mean in the UK?

Anonymous

∙ 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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∙ 12y ago

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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?

yes

Is lethargy a symptom of hypernatremia?

Yes

Is thirst a symptom of hypernatremia?

Yes

Is irregular heartbeat a symptom of hypernatremia?

Yes

Is orthostatic hypotension a symptom of hypernatremia?

Yes

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

Yes

What happens in hypernatremia?

High serum sodium levels

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

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.