LOW SODIUM: WHAT DOES IT MEAN? 💧
Did you know that having too little sodium in your blood can affect your brain, muscles and overall health?
This condition is called hyponatraemia.
🩺 What can cause low sodium?
* Certain medications, including diuretics
* Heart, kidney or liver diseases
* Hormonal disorders
* Excess water intake in certain circumstances
* Some acute illnesses
⚠️ What symptoms should you watch for?
* Headache and tiredness
* Nausea or vomiting
* Confusion or difficulty concentrating
* Unsteadiness or falls
* Seizures in severe cases
🔬 How is it diagnosed?
A simple blood test measures your sodium level. Your doctor may recommend additional tests to identify the underlying cause.
💚 Important: Treatment depends on the cause and severity. Do not try to correct low sodium yourself by restricting water or increasing salt intake without medical advice. Sodium sometimes needs to be corrected carefully under medical supervision.
🚨 Severe confusion, seizures or reduced consciousness require emergency medical attention.
Know your numbers. Understand the cause. Get the right treatment.
👨⚕️ Dr. Sachin S. Gupta
Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician
HOPE Kidney Care, Thane
📞 8828888077 | 022-35119484
#LowSodium #Hyponatraemia #KidneyHealth #Nephrology #ElectrolyteDisorders #KidneyAwareness #PatientEducation #HealthAwareness #HOPEKidneyCare
Did you know that having too little sodium in your blood can affect your brain, muscles and overall health?
This condition is called hyponatraemia.
🩺 What can cause low sodium?
* Certain medications, including diuretics
* Heart, kidney or liver diseases
* Hormonal disorders
* Excess water intake in certain circumstances
* Some acute illnesses
⚠️ What symptoms should you watch for?
* Headache and tiredness
* Nausea or vomiting
* Confusion or difficulty concentrating
* Unsteadiness or falls
* Seizures in severe cases
🔬 How is it diagnosed?
A simple blood test measures your sodium level. Your doctor may recommend additional tests to identify the underlying cause.
💚 Important: Treatment depends on the cause and severity. Do not try to correct low sodium yourself by restricting water or increasing salt intake without medical advice. Sodium sometimes needs to be corrected carefully under medical supervision.
🚨 Severe confusion, seizures or reduced consciousness require emergency medical attention.
Know your numbers. Understand the cause. Get the right treatment.
👨⚕️ Dr. Sachin S. Gupta
Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician
HOPE Kidney Care, Thane
📞 8828888077 | 022-35119484
#LowSodium #Hyponatraemia #KidneyHealth #Nephrology #ElectrolyteDisorders #KidneyAwareness #PatientEducation #HealthAwareness #HOPEKidneyCare
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