hyponatremia
noun
hy·po·na·tre·mia
ˌhī-pō-nā-ˈtrē-mē-ə 
variants
or chiefly British hyponatraemia
medical
: the condition of having an abnormally low level of sodium in the blood that is typically marked by nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, fatigue, and muscle cramps and that when severe may be life-threatening if untreated
… aspirin and other pain relievers like ibuprofen … seem to increase the risk for hyponatremia.—
Harvard Health Letter
Harvard Health LetterHyponatremia, or having low sodium, can cause seizures, coma and even death if untreated.—Lisa Sanders
Lisa SandersResearch showed that hydrating too much over the long haul—during a marathon, say, or a long-distance bike ride—dilutes the blood's salt content and can lead to hyponatremia.—Jeffrey Kluger
Jeffrey Kluger
hyponatremic
adjective
or chiefly British hyponatraemic
hyponatremic encephalopathy
hyponatremic athletes
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This can eventually make those cells swell like raisins soaking in water, a potentially dangerous condition called hyponatremia.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Symptoms of hyponatremia include confusion, fatigue, headache, digestive issues, and muscle weakness.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
This condition, also known as hyponatremia, is most prevalent in endurance athletes like ultramarathon runners and triathletes.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
If hyponatremia requires hospitalization, the risk of mortality (death) is significant.
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
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Celia Ford, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Symptoms of hyponatremia include confusion, fatigue, headache, digestive issues, and muscle weakness.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
This condition, also known as hyponatremia, is most prevalent in endurance athletes like ultramarathon runners and triathletes.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
If hyponatremia requires hospitalization, the risk of mortality (death) is significant.
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
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hyponatremia
noun
hy·po·na·tre·mia
variants
or chiefly British hyponatraemia
: the condition of having an abnormally low level of sodium in the blood that is typically marked by nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, fatigue, and muscle cramps and that when severe may be life-threatening if untreated
… aspirin and other pain relievers like ibuprofen … seem to increase the risk for hyponatremia.—Harvard Health Letter
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