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What Causes Low Sodium Levels?
I recently had lab work performed and my sodium level came back at 130. I do not drink either water or alcohol excessively. All my other vitals check out. I am over 60 and this is only the second time my sodium levels have come back under 135. I have read and talked to doctors in an effort to find out what may be causing this. So far nothing concrete. Any ideas.
Sat, 25 Jan 2020
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I have read your query and here is my advise.
* There can be various causes of low sodium as
- excess filtration at kidney level
- low intake
- use of diuretic as furosemide or thiazide for high BP or other purpose
- excess perspiration
- dehydration status with diarrhea, vomiting
- systemic illness of various body organs
Thanks.
Regards.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* There can be various causes of low sodium as
- excess filtration at kidney level
- low intake
- use of diuretic as furosemide or thiazide for high BP or other purpose
- excess perspiration
- dehydration status with diarrhea, vomiting
- systemic illness of various body organs
Thanks.
Regards.
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