Hypernatremia Quiz
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What is Hypernatremia?
Hypernatremia refers to having too much sodium in the blood, which is essential for the body's proper functioning.
Typical Symptoms of Hypernatremia
Seizure
Decreased responsiveness/expressiveness
Dry Mouth
Weakness in arms or legs
Losing consciousness
Abnormal behavior
Pale looking
My brain is not functioning right now
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Hypernatremia
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Have you had a seizure?
Do you have dry mouth?
Do your arms or legs feel weak?
Have you temporarily lost consciousness?
Have you noticed or been told that you are acting strangely or differently lately?
Treatmentof Hypernatremia
Treatment focuses on correcting the fluid and sodium balance in the body.
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References
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Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
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