Serum sodium
Shorecki K, Ausiello D. Disorders of sodium and water homeostasis. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 117.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Symptoms from swallowing more than a tablespoon of this acid may include:Burning pain in the mouthDiarrheaVomitingSevere low blood pressure Read more »