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18 Σεπ 2018 · The main symptom of hypernatremia is excessive thirst. Other symptoms are lethargy, which is extreme fatigue and lack of energy, and possibly confusion.
24 Αυγ 2023 · Symptoms and signs of hypernatremia are secondary to central nervous system dysfunction and are seen when serum sodium rises rapidly or is greater than 160 meq/L. Infants and Children present with irritability and agitation, which can progress to lethargy, somnolence, and coma.
26 Μαρ 2024 · Hypernatremia is a high level of sodium in the blood, often caused by poor intake of fluids. Infants and older people are most at risk. Learn what the clinical signs of hypernatremia are, plus what causes and how to correct hypernatremia.
29 Μαΐ 2023 · Symptoms of hypernatremia include: Muscle weakness. Restlessness. Extreme thirst. Confusion. Lethargy. Irritability. Seizures. Unconsciousness. Hypernatremia can be very...
25 Οκτ 2023 · Hypernatremia represents a deficit of water relative to sodium and can result from a number of causes, including free water losses, inadequate free water intake, and, more rarely, sodium overload. Unlike hyponatremia, hypernatremia is always associated with serum hyperosmolality.
The major signs of hypernatremia result from central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction due to brain cell shrinkage. Confusion, neuromuscular excitability, hyperreflexia, seizures, or coma may result.
Hypernatremia typically causes thirst. The most serious symptoms of hypernatremia result from brain dysfunction. Severe hypernatremia can lead to confusion (delirium), muscle twitching (myoclonus), seizures, coma, and death.
