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What is hyposmolality?
Low sodium levels
Can diuretics cause low sodium levels?
yes.
How do you do for HTA with hyponatremia?
low blood sodium levels
Hyponatremia refers to low blood levels of?
Sodium
How low is dangerous blood sodium levels?
Lower than 135.
Can low sodium cause death?
Yes, low sodium levels can cause death. Sodium is vital to your entire being and is a huge part in the transfer of signals through out your body. Without it we cannot function.
What illness would be indicated by weight loss and low sodium levels in the blood?
hypertension
How does the body regulate sodium levels?
When dietary sodium is too high or low, the intestines and kidneys respond to adjust concentrations to normal
What does low sodium and low chloride blood levels indicate?
It usually indicates kidney problems or over usage of a diuretic.
Can you eat fats and carbohydrates on a low sodium diet plan?
Yes. Fats and carbs are completely different from sodium. Fats are often salt/sodium free, or have extremely low levels of sodium. Carbohydrates will depend on the actual food item. Natural carbohydrates are naturally low in sodium. Check the label for processed food.
What medical specialist should you see if you have critically low sodium levels?
If your sodium levels are critically low, you should talk with your primary care provider or hospitalist to narrow the possible causes as soon as possible and determine the right specialist, given your medical history and physical exam.
I want to know the benefits of a low sodium diet and why sodium is so bad for you if you consume too much.?
A low sodium diet plan is beneficial in that it helps stave off heart problems. Sodium is one of the many factors that raise your cholesterol levels and can lead to heart attacks.
