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Hyponatremia

Low concentrations of sodium in the blood.

Subnormal serum sodium, often due to water excess relative to sodium. Severe cases can cause confusion, seizures, and cerebral edema.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Subnormal serum sodium, often due to water excess relative to sodium. Severe cases can cause confusion, seizures, and cerebral edema.

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