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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
Hypernatremia is used to describe having too much sodium in the blood. Sodium is an important nutrient for proper functioning of the body.
Dry Mouth
Seizure
Weakness in arms or legs
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hypernatremia
Do you have dry mouth?
Have you had a seizure?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Treatment is based on correcting the fluid and sodium balance in the body.
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