Salt Imbalance: Symptoms & Signs (Sodium Imbalance, Electrolyte Imbalance, Hyponatremia, Hypernatremia)

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Alternate Names : Sodium Imbalance, Electrolyte Imbalance, Hyponatremia, Hypernatremia

Common signs and symptoms of salt imbalance include:

muscle cramps, especially after exercise

weakness, often the first symptom of hyponatremia

restlessness and agitation

changes in heart rate, heartbeat, and blood pressure

tissue swelling

retaining fluid in the body

eliminating large amounts of urine

lack of coordination

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/09/02

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