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What Causes Dehydration, Diarrhea And Vomiting When Diagnosed With Hyponatremia?
Question: I was diagnosed with low sodium (129) today. I had been feeling very tired for several days which got worse (before I knew about my sodium) today. I've been dizzy, very fatigued, nauseous with loose stools today. I vomited what I ate for the last 5 hours (chicken soup around 5 pm and yogurt about an hour ago) Are these symptoms connected to low sodium? Do I need to go to the ER? (I feel better after vomiting)
What might cause low sodium? What are the symptoms of it? I'm scheduled to have a cataract removed in 2 days; will low sodium be problematic for this procedure?
What might cause low sodium? What are the symptoms of it? I'm scheduled to have a cataract removed in 2 days; will low sodium be problematic for this procedure?
Brief Answer:
Inadequate intake and diuretics are the most common causes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about your symptoms and the finding of low sodium. Most common causes are dehydration, drinking too much water, diarrhea and vomiting, medications, etc. Unless this stays same over several different blood measures, I will not be so bothered as there are several instances where we report transient changes in sodium levels.
This will certainly be normalized before surgery. There is no reason to be worried about. I think dehydration/vomiting and loose stools explain your low sodium values. If you are on any other medications, kindly communicate to me for review.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Inadequate intake and diuretics are the most common causes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about your symptoms and the finding of low sodium. Most common causes are dehydration, drinking too much water, diarrhea and vomiting, medications, etc. Unless this stays same over several different blood measures, I will not be so bothered as there are several instances where we report transient changes in sodium levels.
This will certainly be normalized before surgery. There is no reason to be worried about. I think dehydration/vomiting and loose stools explain your low sodium values. If you are on any other medications, kindly communicate to me for review.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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