Question 1

ckd patient with hyponatremia.  is it safe to take 650 mg sodium bicarbonate with 40 mg lasix (furosemide) to prevent water retention?  is sodium bicarbonate renoprotective?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)) is not reno-protective. However, high acid levels in the blood affect heart function, muscle function and kidney function. Reducing the blood acid level (seen by a rising bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) level or pH level) improves muscle function including the heart which improves kidney circulation. It also allows the kidneys to better control potassium levels. You can help the process by avoiding sodas!

Question 2

what causes hyponatremia in summer?

Accepted Answer

Too much water: Hyponatremia is a disorder of water balance. In the summer as you describe it would because most likely by in excess of water ingestion, or dehydration overall. Excess water consumption can actually be dangerous, and there have been several deaths in marathon runners from drinking too much water.

Question 3

what is clinically-induced hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

Please clarify: Hi. We do not induce hyponatremia, we treat it. I don't know what you mean by "clinically-induced" hyponatremia. The causes of hyponatremia, and the approach to treating it, depend on whether the circulating blood volume is low, normal, or high. Please clarify your situation with a little information (volume status, heart status, cancer, etc). Good luck!

Question 4

what are the effects of hypernatremia and hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

Big topic: Hi. For hypernatremia (hi Na) the body is always hypovolemic and dehydrated. This can result in organ hypoperfusion and tissue damage. For hyponatremia (lo Na), volume status could be low, normal, or high, and needs to be assessed. Lo Na should not be completely normalized rapidly because of possible brain damage due to osmotic shifts (the pons is a classically described site). Need more room! ;-)

Question 5

does lasix (furosemide) cause gout?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics: Are known to precipitate gouty attacks....

Question 6

do you have to taper lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): You don't have to taper lasix (furosemide).

Question 7

does lasix (furosemide) causes hypernatremia?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Typically Lasix (furosemide) more often can cause hyponatremia but theoretically if you did not drink any fluids and you became overly dehydrated by still taking your Lasix (furosemide) then you could develop hypernatremia.

Question 8

should we drink more water during hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

Usu not plain h2O: Hyponatremia refers to low blood sodium concentration, and there are many types, but all can be cosidered low sodium relative to high water content in blood.  Some is related to dehydration, and can be treated by hydration with water*sodium(like saline iv). Other types are pure excess water, and treatment includes restricting.

Question 9

will taking lasix (furosemide) lead to dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Lasix (furosemide) is a drug meant to remove excess fluid and sodium from the body. If too much is taken, or intake drops substantially it can cause dehydration.

Question 10

what are the most common treatments for hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

Fluid Restriction: Hyponatremia means your body has much more water than sodium.  Therefore you are advised to limit your water intake, so the excess water can be urinated out.  After a short period of time, your bodyy will naturally go back to perfect electrolyte harmony.

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Ckd patient with hyponatremia. is it safe to take 650 mg sodium bicarbonate with 40 mg lasix (furosemide) to prevent water retention? is sodium bicarbonate renoprotective?

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