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Chronic, severe vomiting or diarrhea and other causes of dehydration. This causes your body to lose electrolytes, such as sodium, and also increases ADH levels. Drinking too much water. Drinking excessive amounts of water can cause low sodium by overwhelming the kidneys' ability to excrete water.
Low blood sodium is common in older adults, especially those who are hospitalized or have long-term health problems such as heart disease, kidney disease or cancer, among others. Symptoms of hyponatremia can include nausea and vomiting, loss of energy and confusion. Serious hyponatremia can cause seizures, coma and even death.
Hyponatremia treatment is aimed at addressing the underlying cause, if possible. If you have moderate, chronic hyponatremia due to your diet, diuretics or drinking too much water, your doctor may recommend temporarily cutting back on fluids. He or she may also suggest adjusting your diuretic use to increase the level of sodium in your blood.
Almost everyone can find a way to eat less sodium. Some ways you can cut back are: Eat more fresh foods. Most fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally low in sodium. Also, fresh meat is lower in sodium than are lunchmeat, bacon, hot dogs, sausage and ham. Buy fresh or frozen poultry, fish, or meat without added sodium.
Beef brisket. Broccoli, garlic and rigatoni. Chicken and asparagus tossed with penne. Chicken brats. Chicken salad with pineapple and balsamic vinaigrette. Chicken stir-fry with eggplant, basil and ginger. Chicken tamales. Chipotle spiced shrimp. Creole-style black-eyed peas.
3 ounces low-sodium canned tuna. 1/4 cup diced onion. 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (red, yellow or orange). 1/4 cup diced celery. 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise. 8 melba toast crackers. 1 apple. 1/2 cup skim milk. Dinner. Vegetable stir-fry with: 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. 1/2 cup sliced onion, sliced. 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper.
Fat-free or low-fat dairy products: 2 to 3 servings a day. One serving is 1 cup milk or yogurt, or 1 1/2 ounces cheese. Lean meats, poultry and fish: six 1-ounce servings or fewer a day. One serving is 1 ounce of cooked meat, poultry or fish, or 1 egg. Nuts, seeds, or dry beans and peas: 4 to 5 servings a week.
The plan should include plenty of lean protein, vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Limit high-fat foods such as red meat, cheese and baked goods. Also limit foods that are high in sodium such as sandwiches, pizza, soup and processed foods. Cut back on foods and drinks with added sugar too. Below are two days' worth of heart-healthy menus.
Heat the oven to 450 F. Rinse the chicken bones in cold water and place in a large roasting pan. Roast the bones until browned on one side, about 20 minutes. Turn the bones, and add the carrots, celery and onion to the pan. Roast until bones and vegetables are evenly browned, about 20 minutes. Transfer the vegetables and bones to a stockpot.
Hyponatremia (low sodium in the blood) may occur with this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have confusion, decreased urine output, difficulty concentrating, fast or irregular heartbeat, headaches, memory problems, nausea or vomiting, swelling of the face, ankles, or hands, trouble breathing, or unusual tiredness or weakness.