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Hyponatremia occurs when the concentration of sodium in your blood is abnormally low. Sodium is an electrolyte, and it helps regulate the amount of water that's in and around your cells. In hyponatremia, one or more factors — ranging from an underlying medical condition to drinking too much water — cause the sodium in your body to become ...
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.
Your doctor may recommend IV sodium solution to slowly raise the sodium levels in your blood. This requires a stay in the hospital for frequent monitoring of sodium levels as too rapid of a correction is dangerous. Medications. You may take medications to manage the signs and symptoms of hyponatremia, such as headaches, nausea and seizures.
Sodium attracts and holds water, so the blood volume rises. The heart must work harder to pump blood, and that increases pressure in the arteries. Over time, this can raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Some people are more sensitive to the effects of sodium than are others. That means they hold onto sodium more easily.
Binosto® contains sodium and may make these conditions worse if you are on a salt-restricted diet. Stomach or bowel problems (eg, Barrett's esophagus, duodenitis, gastritis, heartburn, inflammation of the esophagus, or ulcers)—Use with caution.
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Hyponatremia (low sodium in the blood) or; Mania or hypomania, history of or; Purpura (purplish or brownish-red discoloration of the skin), history of or; Seizures, history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse. Liver disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.
Hyponatremia (low sodium in the blood)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse. Kidney disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body. Liver disease, severe—Use is not recommended in patients with this condition.
Using these medicines together may cause unwanted side effects. Check with your doctor right away if you have a change in frequency of urination or amount of urine, blood in the urine, fever, joint pain, loss of appetite, nausea, skin rash, swelling of the body, feet, or ankles, unusual tiredness or weakness, or unusual weight gain after ...
Electrolyte imbalance (eg, low sodium in the blood) or Fluid imbalances (caused by dehydration, vomiting, or diarrhea) or Heart or blood vessel problems (eg, aortic stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) or