Low blood sodium, or hyponatremia, can cause fatigue, confusion, and in severe cases, seizures or coma. A neurologist warns that three common medications can trigger this life-threatening condition.
Low sodium or hyponatremia can be caused by everyday medicines like antidepressants and diuretics. Apollo doctor warns of hidden risks and prevention tips.
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney ...
Cutting out a teaspoon of salt from a diet everyday can lower blood pressure as much as most hypertension medications, a study published this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association ...
Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium concentration, is typically viewed as a symptomless condition—until recently. A research team has demonstrated that chronic hyponatremia (CHN) can directly cause ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a nonstop coughing incident for a night and day after a feast, which landed him in the emergency room. He was found to have extremely low sodium levels (118-120 mEq/L), ...
SEATTLE -- Low-sodium oxybate (Xywav) reduced blood pressure as expected compared with the higher-sodium version (Xyrem), reduced nocturnal arousal, and appeared safe at doses above 9 g, a series of ...
Too much sodium in your diet can cause problems, especially with high blood pressure. Not getting enough sodium may also cause issues, like increasing resistance to insulin and raising LDL cholesterol ...
The complete blood count routine test provides a snapshot of your body's blood production and immunity. The test measures a variety of components in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood ...
Researchers developed an optoacoustic (OA) terahertz spectroscopy system that can be used for long-term, non-invasive monitoring of blood sodium levels. Their approach successfully reduces signal ...