Question 1

is low sodium 132 bad?

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Not necessarily: It's lower than normal range, and should be rechecked in the next month, but if there are no symptoms likely not worrisome. Some medicines can affect, as well as other conditions, for some people this is normal.

Question 2

what's 'sodium pertechmetate'?

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Radiopharmaceutical: Sodium pertechnetate is a radiopharmaceutical used for diagnostic  purposes.

Question 3

sodium is 132...is it alarming?

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It depends: It depends mainly how fast it dropped . If it is sudden drop , sure it is alarming . If it is chronic , then it should not be

Question 4

what are the sources of sodium?

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Sodium: Anything that contains salt.

Question 5

why is excess sodium bad for you?

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See below: Sodium commonly in salt, can cause high blood pressure in sussceptible indiiduals.
If you already have heart or kidney or liver problems , you may develop swelling of your feet .
 The typical american diet is already loaded with salt , so adding salt to your food can cause worsening of the problem. Remember low salt labels does not mean "no salt".

Question 6

how do you increase sodium levels?

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Don't treat labs: The labs are to help your physician identify disease. If you are running a low sodium level and do not know why, you have addison's until proved otherwise. It's not all that likely, but people do get it, and it does get missed. I won't trouble you with other possibilities, and if the value is only slightly below reference range (most-but-not-all healthy couch potatoes), you can ignore it.

Question 7

which are the foods that contains sodium?

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Almost everything: You will be surprised at how many foods contain sodium. Look on the label, and it will tell you how much sodium the product has. It is truly amazing.

Question 8

how come i have strong cravings for sodium?

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We all do!: Most humans did not live close to the ocean.  Salt was venerated, almost as vauable as gold.  Food (natural) as avaiable, contained little sodium. Over 10, 000s of years we developed a survival taste for salt.  Too bad it has not left us!

Question 9

what type of med they give u for low sodium?

Accepted Answer

Hyponatremia: First you have to find out if your sodium level is low from dilution(too much water) or from depletion(loss from vomiting, diarrhea, excess sweating) also inadequate function of adrenal glands(ex:addison's disease) and inappropriate secretion of a hormone called adh (vasopressin). Each of these have different therapeutic approaches. Discuss with your pcp.

Question 10

how much sodium are you suppose to have a day?

Accepted Answer

Sodium intake: The U.S. Food and drug administration recommends that individuals consume no more than 2, 300 milligrams of sodium per day, and that certain groups limit intake to 1, 500 milligrams per day.

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