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DescriptionThis category contains information for patients, their families and caregivers, about Hypernatremia. This is a condition in which sodium levels in the blood are too high.

Hypernatremia occurs when water levels in the system are too low (dehydration), if kidneys aren't functioning normally, or from certain pituitary gland disorders. Elevated sodium levels in the blood can lead to confusion, muscle twitching, seizures, and coma.

DescriptionThis category contains information for patients, their families and caregivers, about Hypernatremia. This is a condition in which sodium levels in the blood are too high.

Hypernatremia occurs when water levels in the system are too low (dehydration), if kidneys aren't functioning normally, or from certain pituitary gland disorders. Elevated sodium levels in the blood can lead to confusion, muscle twitching, seizures, and coma.

Hypernatremia

Hypernatremia (Site) - Penn State Hershey Medical Center discusses what it is, who gets it, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and self-care tips.
eMedicine - Hypernatremia : (Site) - Trung Q Pham, MD discusses how this condition effects hospital patients. Includes symptoms, risk factors, causes, treatment, and medications.
eMedicine: Hypernatremia : (Site) - Clinical article by Steven L Stephanides, MD explains how sodium is regulated in the system, what causes high levels, how they are diagnosed, and treatment.
Hypernatremia (Site) - Information includes what levels are normal, how sodium is regulated in the body, causes and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Healthline: Hypernatremia Health Article (Site) - Information includes definition, description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

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