In humans, normal blood sodium levels are between 135 and 145 mill equivalents per liter. Low blood sodium levels are when the sodium levels in the blood fall below 135. This is also known as hyponatremia.
low electrolyte balance in the body is caused by electrolytes being lost with water (through sweating, urination, diarrhea, vomitting etc) and only the water being replaced. this causes a low concentration of electrolytes in the body and can be fatal.
low sodium can sometimes be caused by a problem in the kidneys. there is a part of the kidney called the sodium-potassium bridge that works to balance the amount of the two substances in the body. if sodium is low then potassium levels will be high.
Eating too much salty foods. A lot of processed foods has huge amounts of salt in order to give it a long shelf life. Canned soups, packaged seasoning mixes and boxes broths are examples of this. I would suggest limiting foods like that and eating more fresh, less processed foods. Too much salt intake can lead to high blood pressure which is a risk factor for heart attacks.
Sodium deficiency is most likely to occur in cases of starvation, diarrhea , intense sweating, or other conditions that cause rapid loss of water from the body
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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.
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low blood sodium levels
Sodium
Lower than 135.
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.
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When dietary sodium is too high or low, the intestines and kidneys respond to adjust concentrations to normal
It usually indicates kidney problems or over usage of a diuretic.
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.
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