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  2. Hyponatremia - Wikipedia

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    Hyponatremia or hyponatraemia is a low concentration of sodium in the blood. [4] It is generally defined as a sodium concentration of less than 135 mmol/L (135 mEq/L), with severe hyponatremia being below 120 mEq/L. [3] [8] Symptoms can be absent, mild or severe.

  3. Hypotonic hyponatremia - Wikipedia

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    Hypoosmolar hyponatremia is a condition where hyponatremia is associated with a low plasma osmolality. [1] The term "hypotonic hyponatremia" is also sometimes used.[2]When the plasma osmolarity is low, the extracellular fluid volume status may be in one of three states: low volume, normal volume, or high volume.

  4. Electrolyte imbalance - Wikipedia

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    Electrolyte imbalances can develop by consuming too little or too much electrolyte as well as excreting too little or too much electrolyte. [citation needed] Examples of electrolytes include calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, and sodium.

  5. Everything You Need to Know About the DASH Diet - AOL

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    The only known risk of the DASH diet is too little sodium. The human body does need sodium for healthy functioning , and it isn’t recommended that individuals adopt the extreme restriction of ...

  6. Cardiologists Are Begging You Not to Make This One Mistake ...

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    If the number for sodium per serving is greater than the calories per serving, there is too much sodium in the food product. Pick a lower sodium option or eat less of the particular product,” Dr ...

  7. Eat Too Much Sodium Last Night? Here’s What Dietitians ...

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    While most of us are eating too much sodium, we’re often missing the mark on potassium. The American Heart Association recommends that most women get 2,600 milligrams of potassium a day and men ...

  8. Hypovolemia - Wikipedia

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    Hypovolemia can be recognized by a fast heart rate, low blood pressure, [12] and the absence of perfusion as assessed by skin signs (skin turning pale) and/or capillary refill on forehead, lips and nail beds. The patient may feel dizzy, faint, nauseated, or very thirsty. These signs are also characteristic of most types of shock. [13]

  9. Health effects of salt - Wikipedia

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    The health effects of salt are the conditions associated with the consumption of either too much or too little salt. Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl) and is used in food for both preservation and flavor. Sodium ions are needed in small quantities by most living things, as are chlorine ions.