Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How can increased sodium consumption cause pulmonary edema?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Fluid retention: The body has several mechanisms to keep the concentration of salt in the body relatively constant. Excess salt intake may cause the body to activate mechanisms leading to fluid retention in response. The added fluid burden increases the work load on the heart, and if the pumping function is impaired can lead to fluid accumulation in the lungs.
Answered 12/27/2013
5.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Could pulmonary edema or its cause be life threatening?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can increased water consumption cause pulmonary edema?
Could increased pleural fluid cause pulmonary edema, heart failure, or pneumonia?
Can a HYPOtonic solution, i.e..45% sodium chl, cause brain edema if 2 32oz. dripswere given?Why would my brain feel swollen after &too painful to move
My grandmother, 72, has pulmonary edema. What causes this? This will remain forever? Thanks
Would it be possible for pulmonary edema to cause an increase in surfactant?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
