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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.
25 Οκτ 2023 · Hypernatraemia is defined as a serum sodium concentration of >145 mmol/L. Most common presentations are the patient in the intensive care unit who is unable to drink water, has a large urine or stool output, and is unable to concentrate urine normally (usually due to renal failure), and the older...
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.
16 Φεβ 2023 · Hypernatremia refers to sodium levels in the blood being too high. Common causes include inadequate fluid intake, or fluid loss. Sodium plays an essential role in functions such as muscle ...
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.
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.
