Hypernatremia

Hypernatremia is a common electrolyte problem defined as a rise in serum sodium concentration.  It is known as hyperosmolar condition which caused by a decrease in total body water relative to electrolyte content. Hypernatremia is a “water problem,” it is not a problem of sodium homeostasis. There are two common causes of hypernatremia they are 1. Insufficient fluid intake 2. Too much water loss. In certain cases, consuming too much sodium can cause hypernatremia to occur but it’s very rare. Hypernatremia (community acquired) generally occurs in aged people who are mentally and physically impaired, and it is often with an acute infection. Patients who develop hypernatremia during the course of hospitalization have an age distribution which is similar to that of the general hospital population.    

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