Question 1

i have been told by my dr. subscribed 1 gm of sodium chloride 2x's daily for chronic hyponatremia...they cause nausea-vomiting. could i be allergic?

Accepted Answer

Wrong treatment: Hi. The treatment for hyponatremia depends on the patient's volume status (dehydrated, volume over-loaded, or normal volume status) and the underlying cause. The most common cause, SIADH, is treated with water restriction (or one of the new vaptan drugs), NOT by giving salt. Nausea and vomiting can be FROM severe hyponatremia. It wouldn't be a bad idea for you to see an endocrinologist.

Question 2

i have hyponatremia, low chloride and high tsh 12.8.  sodium went to 116.  many hospitalizations. take 10 1gr sodium tabs. fluid res?

Accepted Answer

Seems serious : Usually we get very concerned about a sodium less than 120.  There is a high chance for you to have a seizure at levels around 110-115 or lower. Yes, normally admitted patients with that level are initially fluid restricted to 1l free water per 24 hrs. You need to see your doc on this one as it could be caused by medicines or other things. Don't blow this one off ! see an internist or family doc !

Question 3

i have long standing hyponatremia, low chloride plus high tsh 12.8. i have been hospitalized mult times had  seizure.  taking 10 1gr sodium. fluid res?

Accepted Answer

FInd out why: I trust you are not taking a diuretic for some reason, and i trust you do not have inappropriate ADH (vasopressin) secretion due to porphyria or some other illness. Especially, i hope you don't have undiagnosed addison's disease especially with the high TSH (possible schmidt's). Have you been evaluated for one of the syndromes of renal sodium wasting?

Question 4

could a runner running in the heat who was drinking a sport drink with only potassium chloride  and carbohydrates (no sodium at all) get hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  : Any drink that doesn't taste like the ocean is mostly water, regardless of whether it contains sodium or not.  Long distance runners can be susceptible to hyponatremia, and risk factors include long distances (marathons, ultra-marathons), women, low body weight, inadequate training, and water loading before and during the race, especially if more weight is gained by water than lost by sweat.

Question 5

i'm on 50mg sertraline and i read that it can cause low sodium, how likely is that and should i add more salt in my diet? if i eat late or not eat enough i feel weak and i'm worried it's hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

: Eating more salt will not help. If the cause is Sertraline you may want to discuss changing meds with Dr.  Go to Drugs.com and look up all meds you are taking as many can cause low blood Na. Not likely at your age.

Question 6

what might cause reduction of sodium chloride and potassium contents in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Md: Low sodium chloride and potassium can result from excessive losses as in diarrhea or some kidney problems. Please consult md to check the electrolyte derangements.

Question 7

i have a shampoo with sodium chloride. can this ingredient cause hair loss? it does not have any sulfates in the shampoo

thanks.

Accepted Answer

No: sodium chloride is common salt. Its also the most common salt in the blood. A physiologist named Homer Smith put it this way:
"Potassium is of the sea and of the cell
Sodium is of the sap and of the soil"
Anyway, poetics aside, no, it should not cause hair loss.

Question 8

can some table salt(sodium chloride) be mixed wid fresh unsweetened coconut water safely to make electrolyte drink?can this fix the low sodium/high potassium makeup of coconut water?and make it better balanced in getting sodium&potassium chloride?

Accepted Answer

: Adding table salt to fresh coconut water will not be harmful, but just adding an occasional balanced electrolyte drink like Gatorade or Pediolyte will restore any unbalance in sodium/potassium without altering the taste of the coconut water.

Question 9

what foods are rich in sodium chloride?

Accepted Answer

Processed: It the food item can sit on a counter for more than a few hours or in the refrigerator for more than a week without risking rotting, it is likely loaded with preservatives... Think salt. Lunch meat, breads, pizza, sauces, soups, many cheeses, the list goes on. Start reading labels salt (sodium) is put in almost everything...Best bests are fresh fruits, vegetables, and non deli meats. Good luck.

Question 10

can i use 0.9% sodium chloride as an anal ennema?

Accepted Answer

Sure  but ..: water woks just as well..  Saline probably wouldn't hurt but don't abuse it.  You can still absorb things thru your colon.  IF you are having problems with your bowels ensure you are taking enough fiber in your diet and drinking enough fluids.  If still having issues see you MD

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A member asked:

I have been told by my dr. subscribed 1 gm of sodium chloride 2x's daily for chronic hyponatremia...they cause nausea-vomiting. could i be allergic?

A member asked:

I have hyponatremia, low chloride and high tsh 12.8. sodium went to 116. many hospitalizations. take 10 1gr sodium tabs. fluid res?

A member asked:

I have long standing hyponatremia, low chloride plus high tsh 12.8. i have been hospitalized mult times had seizure. taking 10 1gr sodium. fluid res?

A member asked:

Could a runner running in the heat who was drinking a sport drink with only potassium chloride and carbohydrates (no sodium at all) get hyponatremia?

A member asked:

I'm on 50mg sertraline and i read that it can cause low sodium, how likely is that and should i add more salt in my diet? if i eat late or not eat enough i feel weak and i'm worried it's hyponatremia?

A member asked:

What might cause reduction of sodium chloride and potassium contents in the blood?

A member asked:

I have a shampoo with sodium chloride. can this ingredient cause hair loss? it does not have any sulfates in the shampoo thanks.

A member asked:

Can some table salt(sodium chloride) be mixed wid fresh unsweetened coconut water safely to make electrolyte drink?can this fix the low sodium/high potassium makeup of coconut water?and make it better balanced in getting sodium&potassium chloride?

A member asked:

What foods are rich in sodium chloride?

A member asked:

Can i use 0.9% sodium chloride as an anal ennema?

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