Symptoms of high sodium levels (hypernatremia) include: Thirst. Urinating (peeing) very little. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Confusion. Muscle twitching. Seizures.
How do you feel when your sodium is high?
The main symptom of hypernatremia is excessive thirst. Other symptoms are lethargy, which is extreme fatigue and lack of energy, and possibly confusion. Advanced cases may also cause muscle twitching or spasms. That's because sodium is important for how muscles and nerves work.
What causes very high sodium?
In hypernatremia, the level of sodium in blood is too high. Hypernatremia involves dehydration, which can have many causes, including not drinking enough fluids, diarrhea, kidney dysfunction, and diuretics.
What causes high sodium levels in elderly?
Older people are predisposed to developing hypernatremia because of age-related physiologic changes such as decreased thirst drive, impaired urinary concentrating ability, and reduced total body water. Medications may exacerbate this predisposition.
How do I lower my sodium levels?
Buy fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables with no salt or sauce added. Choose packaged foods labeled “low sodium,” “reduced sodium,” or “no salt added” when available. Read food labels and compare the amount of sodium in different products, then choose the options with the lowest amounts of sodium.
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