What is it?
Hypernatremia (when too much sodium in the blood).
- Elevated serum sodium concentration (> 145 mEq/L).
- It is extremely rare if one has a good thirst response and/or has plenty of water in their body.
- Overcorrection of hypernatremia should be avoided.
- For acute hypernatremia, serum sodium should be corrected at a rate of 5 mmol/L in the first hour (or until symptoms improve) and is limited to 10 mmol/L in a 24-hour period. For asymptomatic or mild hypernatremia, serum sodium corrections should not exceed 0.5 mmol/L/h and is limited to 10 mmol/L in a 24-hour period.
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Disease or conditions causing toxicity
Syndromes
Medication
- Diuretics
- Anabolic steroids
- Adrenocorticotropic steroids
- Corticosteroids
- Androgens i.e. used in testosterone deficiency conditions
- Oestrogens i.e. HRT, contraceptives tablets, oestrogen supplements
- Lithium
- Sodium bicarbonate (found in antacids)
- Sodium chloride
Vitamins, herbals and minerals
Sign & Symptom of toxicity
- Muscle twitches
- Aching, painful muscles, muscle cramps/spasms/stiffness
- Thirsty
- Confusion
- General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)
- Seizures
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:
Do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have and/or develop:
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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