Sodium: Results and Values (Serum Sodium, NA+, Lytes)

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>

Alternate Names : Serum Sodium, NA+, Lytes

The normal value for sodium in the blood is 136 to 146 mEq/liter. Sodium must stay in this range for all the cells in the body to function properly.

Sodium can become too high because of conditions including:

Conditions causing excessive urination

Severe vomiting or diarrhea

Severe burns

Many things can cause the sodium to become too low including:

Diuretics, also called water pills

Kidney disease

Uncontrolled diabetes

Cirrhosis of the liver

Very high protein, triglycerides, or glucose in the blood

Previous section		Next section
Sodium: Preparation & Expectations

Author: Melinda Ratini, DO, MS
Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 06/18/02

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>