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What does high sodium indicate?

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Created: 2022-07-10 01:03:12

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A high sodium level in the blood (hypernatremia) often means there is not enough water in the body rather than too much salt. A high sodium level can happen when you are dehydrated and not drinking enough water. But there are other medical conditions that can affect your sodium level as well. 22 февр. 2022 г.


What happens if your sodium level is high?

If your brain detects that your body has elevated sodium levels, it can regulate the amount by increasing how much is removed from your bloodstream by your kidneys and can also make you drink water by making you feel thirsty. Hypernatremia is usually a symptom of dehydration.

What causes high sodium in the blood?

Sodium blood test results that are higher than normal may be a sign of a condition, such as: Dehydration, which may be caused by not drinking enough, diarrhea, or certain medicines called diuretics (water pills) A disorder of the adrenal glands. A kidney disease.

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