Question 1

what are symptoms of sodium deficiency?

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None or many: Some people have mild hyponatremia without any problems. But some people can get confused, disoriented, have convulsions have change in behavior and more. Depending how fast or slow the pt. Developed the hyponatremia we have to replace the sodium fast or slow. Fluid intake must be restricted. Intraveonous solutions with sodium could be given in emergencies to replace the sodium faster.

Question 2

what are the signs and symptoms of a sodium deficiency?

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Sodium deficiency: Low BP, thirst, wight loss, vomiting, confusion, coma, cramps, seizures, death.

Question 3

how much time does it take to recover from hyponatremia (sodium deficiency)?

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Water excess: Hi. Hyponatremia is virtually ALWAYS due to water excess, NOT sodium deficiency. Depending on how LOW below normal your sodium is, correction may have to be done fairly gradually to prevent harm. You need to see a competent diagnostician to assess your volume status (fluid overloaded, dehydrated, or normal), and causative conditions, then institute water restriction (or a vaptan drug). Good luck!

Question 4

sodium deficiency and fluid on the lungs, what are things that need to be done?

Accepted Answer

Manage lung disease: Low sodium level frequently occurs due to lung disease. The fluids around the lungs need to be managed. If corrected, the the sodium will be corrected. For instance, if pneumonia or infection of pleura are treated then the fluid will resolve and sodium too. Taking more sodium/salt by mouth is the wrong approach. Also, cancer of the lungs can cause this picture. Discuss findings with your doctor.

Question 5

my dad got his kidney transplanted last year. from past 2-3 months he is suffering sodium deficiency. his sodium levels keep fluctuating. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with his: Nephrologist. The transplanted kidney is still adjusting to the new environment . Apparently it's excreting sodium and not retaining it or it could be dilutional from water retention related to kidney failure . God bless you and your family!

Question 6

can the depression caused by acute sodium deficiency be recovered ..because the problem has caused depression and memory loss to my father ..

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It depends.: If the main cause for memory loss is due to to acute sodium deficiency, he will recover when the sodium is replaced . It is rarely just one reason that memory is impaired. His doctor must find out what caused the sodium deficiency and correct the root cause.He should also try to find out whether there are medical problems that can contribute . Depression can also cause memolry deficits .

Question 7

14 yr old on a heart monitor last year /sodium deficiency. today school  nurse said 89 to 59 in two minutes? do you know what this is?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: Heart rates of 59 or 89 would not be abnormally low in a 14 year old who is otherwise well.   Please restate the question.

Question 8

can mild sodium deficiency (hyponatraemia) due to prescription drug or other reasons exist when standard blood test for electrolytes is normal?

Accepted Answer

By definition no: Unless there is a lab error (and these panels are prone to problems), hyponatremia is simply not present if the blood sodium is normal. Some people try to second-guess based on their symptoms; this is understandable but is a mistake. Look for some other cause instead.

Question 9

31 weeks pregnant. severe arm muscles pain amd stiffness. dr says sodium deficiency. what should i eat, as in diet, to cure this and ease pain?

Accepted Answer

Other possibilities: I am skeptical that sodium is the problem.  Calcium (e.g. Milk and dairy products) and  potassium (e.g. Oj, bananas, raisins) might be helpful.  Try different sleeping positions to relieve pressure on your arms and shoulders and also try to stretch out the muscles involved.  Meanwhile keep your prenatal appointments!

Question 10

31 weeks pregnant, arm muscles hurt and stiff, dr says sodium deficiency. what should i eat to cure this deficiency and ease muscle pain?

Accepted Answer

Doubt the diagnosis: I doubt it is a sodium deficiency. What is you serum sodium value? Get another opinion.

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Can mild sodium deficiency (hyponatraemia) due to prescription drug or other reasons exist when standard blood test for electrolytes is normal?

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31 weeks pregnant. severe arm muscles pain amd stiffness. dr says sodium deficiency. what should i eat, as in diet, to cure this and ease pain?

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31 weeks pregnant, arm muscles hurt and stiff, dr says sodium deficiency. what should i eat to cure this deficiency and ease muscle pain?

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