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Sodium imbalance

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Gary C

 

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May 23, 2015

 

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In addition, certain drugs, including loop diuretics, corticosteroids, and antihypertensive medications may cause elevated sodium levels. Symptoms of hypernatremia include: * thirst * orthostatic hypotension * dry mouth and mucous membranes * dark, concentrated urine * loss of elasticity in the skin * irregular heartbeat (tachycardia) * irritability * fatigue * lethargy * heavy, labored breathing * muscle twitching and/or seizures HYPONATREMIA Up to 1% of all hospitalized patients and as many as 18% of nursing home patients develop hyponatremia, making it one of the most common electrolyte disorders...
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A 2004 study questioned the routine make-up of fluids prescribed for children and delivered intravenously (through a needle into a vein) in hospitals today. The authors recommended only using IV fluids when necessary and then using isotonic saline. Diuretics, certain psychoactive drugs (i.e., fluoxetine, sertraline, haloperidol), specific antipsychotics (lithium), vasopressin, chlorpropamide, the illicit drug "ecstasy," and other pharmaceuticals can cause decreased sodium levels, or hyponatremia...
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