Diabetes Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia is a metabolic condition in which there is not enough sodium (salt) in the body fluids outside the cells.
Alternative Names
Dilutional hyponatremia; Euvolemic hyponatremia; Hypervolemic hyponatremia; Hypovolemic hyponatremia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Sodium is found mostly in the body fluids outside the cells. It is very important for maintaining blood pressure. Sodium is also needed for nerves and muscles to work properly.
When the amount...
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