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Sodium may lead to a serious build-up of fluid in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, or kidney disease. Such people should be on a strict sodium-restricted diet, as prescribed by their doctor. Hence blood sodium level is low in CHF.
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Which of the following health claims are true A Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure B Fish with high levels of mercury may reduce the risk of heart disease?
Diets low in fat may reudce the risk of some cancers Calcium may reduce the risk of osteoperosis Diets low in sodium may reduce the high risk of high blood pressure
If the blood urea level is more is it dangerous can it be cured?
Testing the urea in the blood indicates the ability to properly metabolize protein. If the level varies too high or low the doctor will ask for a BUN to check the kidneys.
What does low blood count indicate in rheumatoid arthritis?
Anaemia of chronic diseaseRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a 'systemic' disease- that is to say that it affects your whole body, not just the joints. Often, patients suffering from RA have a low haemoglobin level (also referred to as a low blood count) due to the substances released into the bloodstream and around the body having effects on the metabolism of iron and the manufacture of red blood cells in the bone marrow.As such, low blood count tends to signify that your RA and the inflammation associated with it is fairly active at the moment. It is likely that with treatment of the RA the low blood count (anaemia, low hamoglobin) will improve.
Does heart failure involve in anorexic due to dehydration and lack of potassium and sodium?
It can. Heart failure can result from a number of things. Some of those include low vitamin or mineral count in the blood, low blood pressure, hypothermia, dizziness / fainting, weakness / fatigue, and excessive exercise which places strain on an already-weak body.
Does blood come from the heart have a high or a low level of oxygen?
All blood coming from the heart travels through arteries but not all have high levels of oxygen.The blood that goes to the body is high in oxygen but the blood that goes to the lungs is low in oxygen.There it drops of carbon dioxide and picks up oxygen and carries this back to the heart to be pumped out to the body.
What is the medical term meaning abnormally blood low sodium content?
The term for high blood sodium level is hypernatremia.
What does Hyponatremia refers to low blood concentration of?
sodium
What can you do at home if sodium level is 120?
This will depend on the cause of such a low sodium level. Basically speaking, though, you can increase your sodium intake to raise your sodium level. However, if your sodium level is that low due to fluid overload, then taking care of the fluid overload problem would likely return your sodium levels to a more normal level.
What does a low blood chloride with low sodium and low potassium mean?
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What is considered Low Blood Sugar Level?
What is considered a low blood sugar level?
Person with high blood pressure and low sodium?
It seems to be a general perception that high salt intake causes high blood pressure (hypertension). And, there are some people who are considered sodium sensitive. For them high blood pressure could be the result of too much dietary intake. However, there are also several other possible causes. Similarly, low sodium level could be the result of several conditions, ranging from too much water intake (water intoxication) to serious diseases, in which the two conditions (high blood pressure and low sodium level) could exist simultaneously.
How do you do for HTA with hyponatremia?
low blood sodium levels
Hyponatremia refers to low blood levels of?
Sodium
Is a blood sugar level of 54 considered low?
Is a blood sugar level of 54 considered low?
Is a blood sugar level of 60 considered low?
Is a blood sugar level of 60 considered low?
Is a sodium level of 132 low?
yes. a sodium level of 166 is considered critically high
If you're diagnosed with low sodium in your blood what are the health risks?
If you are diagnosed with low sodium in your blood, the main health risks are things associated with dehydration. While too much salt is bad, so is too little salt or sodium.
