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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is electrolyte imbalance?
Water and salts (sodium, potassium, calcium etc.) form a delicate balance in the body. In this condition, the balance is broken by kidney injury, hormonal disturbances and other causes.
Symptoms of electrolyte imbalance
Fatigue
My brain is not functioning right now
Questions your doctor may ask to check for electrolyte imbalance
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose electrolyte imbalance
Do you feel fatigued?
Do you have problems focusing or a reduced sense of awareness in your surroundings?
Treatment for electrolyte imbalance
The aim of treatment is restoring electrolytes to normal levels. Mild imbalances can be managed via dietary changes and electrolyte supplements. In severe cases, salt-containing fluids may be given by a needle in the vein.
Diseases related to Electrolyte imbalance
References
Bennet D, Khorsandian Y, Pelusi J, Mirabella A, Pirrotte P, Zenhausern F. Molecular and physical technologies for monitoring fluid and electrolyte imbalance: A focus on cancer population. Clin Transl Med. 2021 Jun;11(6):e461. doi: 10.1002/ctm2.461. PMID: 34185420; PMCID: PMC8214861.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ctm2.461
Hayes W, Longley C, Scanlon N, Bryant W, Stojanovic J, Kessaris N, Van't Hoff W, Bockenhauer D, Marks SD. Plasma electrolyte imbalance in pediatric kidney transplant recipients. Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Jun;23(4):e13411. doi: 10.1111/petr.13411. Epub 2019 Apr 11. PMID: 30973673.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/petr.13411
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