Sodium deficiency is when the body is lacking a normal concentration of sodium (around 140 mEq/L). Due to the swelling of brain cells from an excess of water, a sodium deficiency will likely result in neurological symptoms. There are a range of causes of sodium deficiency, spanning from diarrhea to heart failure.
Why is my dogs sodium level low?
Etiology: Hyponatremia almost always results from an increase in total body water (TBW), and not from loss of sodium. Abnormalities in antidiuretic hormone (ADH) are commonly part of the etiology of hyponatremia. Diagnosis: Diagnosis of hyponatremia focuses on the cause of the increase of TBW.
Is low sodium a serious condition?
Low blood sodium is common in older adults, especially those who are hospitalized or living in long-term care facilities. Signs and symptoms of hyponatremia can include altered personality, lethargy and confusion. Severe hyponatremia can cause seizures, coma and even death.
What is the most common cause of low sodium?
Kidney problems So, the most common reason for low sodium is a kidney problem. When the kidneys are not functioning normally, which can be seen in chronic kidney disease or even temporary dehydration, the body holds too much water. And the proportion of sodium compared to water in the body lowers the sodium level.
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