Yes. Hyponatremia is a conditioned caused by water overload also known as water intoxication or water poisoning.
Because it causes the brain to swell it can cause any symptom associated with brain swelling such as blurred vision, headache, lack of coordination, vomiting, etc. It is a very serious condition.
Healthy adult kidneys are capable of processing 15 liters of water or almost 4 US gallons, per day, if one drinks the water in small quantities spread throughout the entire day.
It is not advisable, however, to drink 15 liters of water daily over a long period.
The United States Department of Agriculture, food and nutrition information center, in general recommends an average daily fluid intake, including liquids from foods and other beverages, of 2.7 liters or 91 ounces for women, and 3.7 liters or 125 ounces for men spread throughout the day.
It is important to realize that the center's recommendation varies more or less with body mass, activity level, heat, humidity, and health status.
In addition, the average healthy person should ingest no more than approximately 240 milliliters, or close to 8 ounces, in roughly an hour giving the body adequate time to absorb use and excrete the water effectively.
People with known health conditions, particularly conditions affecting water balance, should discuss hydration with a doctor specializing in their particular medical concern.
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seizures
Seizures are not a common symptom in influenza, however, they can accompany a high fever, such as often occurs with the flu. These are called febrile seizures. Children are most vulnerable to febrile seizures. However, do not assume this is just a symptom of the flu if there are seizures, all seizures should be evaluated immediately by a physician to determine the type, cause, and need for treatment.
Some infants with meningitis have seizures as their only identifiable symptom.
Epilepsy is defined as being the tendency to have recurring seizures. So the primary symptom of epilepsy is seizures. Seizures come in many types and many ranges of severity. There is the stereotypical view of seizures as being someone shaking all over violently, but many seizures can be so mild that you would not even notice that a person who is sitting beside you is having one.
Hyponatremia: The normal concentration of sodium in the blood plasma is 136-145 mM. Hyponatremia occurs when sodium falls below 130 mM. Plasma sodium levels of 125 mM or less are dangerous and can result in seizures and coma.
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Yes, hydrochlorothiazide can cause low sodium levels (hyponatremia) as a potential side effect. This occurs because hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that can lead to increased water excretion, which may disrupt the body's electrolyte balance and result in low sodium levels. Symptoms of hyponatremia include headache, nausea, confusion, and in severe cases, seizures or coma.
Yes, Prevacid (lansoprazole), a proton pump inhibitor, has been associated with cases of hyponatremia, although it is not a common side effect. Hyponatremia refers to low sodium levels in the blood, which can occur due to various factors, including medication effects. If someone experiences symptoms of low sodium, such as confusion, seizures, or muscle weakness while taking Prevacid, they should consult a healthcare professional for evaluation and management.
276.1 is the ICD9 code for hyponatremia. Hyponatremia means low blood sodium levels.