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My mouth is dry
Becoming listless and unenergetic
Weak
My body is jerking
Thirsty due to dry mouth
Becoming less expressive
Muscles weakness
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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
- Less responsive or fewer facial expressions lately
- Dry mouth
- Weakness in your arms or legs
- Fainting
- I noticed or have been told that I am acting strangely or differently lately
- Looking pale or unwell
- Feeling more sensitive or irritable
Diagnostic Questions for Hypernatremia
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you experienced any seizures?
- Have you seemed less responsive or shown fewer facial expressions lately?
- Are you experiencing a dry mouth?
- Do you have weakness in your arms or legs?
- Have you fainted recently?
Treatment of Hypernatremia
Treatment focuses on correcting the fluid and sodium balance in the body.
Reviewed By:
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.
Content updated on Mar 31, 2024
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