Q: My adult son was having severe nausea and vomiting. He went to the emergency room, where they told him his symptoms were caused by low blood sodium. What is this? A: Sodium is an important ...

In older adults, low sodium often results from certain medications, kidney issues, or infections. Because multiple factors may contribute, treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause. Sodium ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Mild hyponatremia in children visiting pediatric emergency departments (PEDs) is associated with higher rates of vasopressor use, ward and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admissions, and ...

Hyponatremia, a dangerous condition of low blood sodium from excessive water intake, causes cell swelling and can severely impact the brain. Recognizing symptoms like headache or confusion is crucial, ...

Death risk doubled for patients experiencing early hyponatremia after starting a thiazide diuretic. Patients who experience hyponatremia soon after starting thiazide diuretics have an increased risk ...

For years, guidance for correcting sodium levels in patients hospitalized with severe hyponatremia — defined as serum sodium concentration < 120 mEq/L — has been to go slow, in part to avoid ...