Low Sodium - Symptoms - Better Medicine

What are the symptoms of low sodium?

Common symptoms of low sodium

You may experience low sodium symptoms daily or just once in a while. At times any of these low sodium symptoms can be severe:

Abdominal pain or cramping
Bloating
Body aches
Changes in mood, personality or behavior
Difficulty with memory, thinking, talking, comprehension, reading or writing
Dizziness
Headache
Impaired balance and coordination
Malaise or lethargy
Muscle spasms
Nausea with or without vomiting

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, low sodium can be life threatening. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms including:

Abdominal pain or cramping
Changes in mood, personality or behavior
Chest pain or pressure
Confusion or loss of consciousness for even a brief moment
Dizziness or vertigo
Gradual difficulty walking and speaking, memory loss, tingling or weakness of extremities
Muscle twitching, spasms or seizures
Vomiting including multiple episodes

INTRODUCTION

What is low sodium?

Low sodium, medically known as hyponatremia, is a lack of balance between the water and salt (sodium) levels in your body. A correct level of sodium is important for the proper function of your muscles and nerves.... Read more about low sodium introduction

CAUSES

What causes low sodium?

There are several common causes of low sodium, including diarrhea, excessive sweating, and vomiting. Medications that are prescribed to treat high blood pressure or fluid retention, called diuretics, can lead to low sodium levels.... Read more about low sodium causes

TREATMENTS

How is low sodium treated?

In an emergency setting, low sodium is most often treated with the introduction of a sodium chloride solution into the bloodstream through intravenous (IV) delivery. Additional treatment will depend on the underlying causes of low sodium levels.... Read more about low sodium treatments