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What is the prognosis for hypernatremia?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 9/7/2023

Mild water intoxication is usually corrected by drinking less than a quart of water a day for several days. Untreated water intoxication can be fatal, but this outcome is quite rare.

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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

Is lethargy a symptom of hypernatremia?

Yes

Is thirst a symptom of hypernatremia?

Yes

Does acidosis cause 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

What does hypernatremia mean in the UK?

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.