DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...

We all have trouble dozing off now and then. And while you may attribute your insomnia to sipping coffee at night or a stressful day, it turns out there may be a more surprising culprit: Your salt ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old female and weigh 130 pounds. I’m 5 feet, 8 inches tall. For years, off and on, my primary doctor would tell me that my sodium level was low. Recently, my doctor said ...

April 4, 2023 – Patients with low sodium levels before or after total knee or hip arthroplasty are more likely to experience complications and other adverse outcomes, reports a study in The Journal of ...

IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, WHEN IT COMES TO SODIUM, A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE TOLD TO WATCH THEIR LEVELS SO THEY DON’T CONSUME TOO MUCH. BUT THERE CAN ALSO BE DANGEROUS EFFECTS TO YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ...

Low blood sodium, or hyponatremia, can cause fatigue, confusion, and in severe cases, seizures or coma. A neurologist warns that three common medications can trigger this life-threatening condition.

DOCTOR. WHEN IT COMES TO SODIUM, A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE TOLD TO WATCH THEIR LEVELS SO THEY DON’T CONSUME TOO MUCH. BUT THERE CAN ALSO BE DANGEROUS EFFECTS TO YOUR HEALTH IF YOU DON’T GET ENOUGH SODIUM.

Hyperglycemia refers to high blood glucose levels, while hyponatremia refers to low blood sodium levels. While they are different conditions, some people with hyperglycemia might also have ...

Electrolytes regulate many body functions, including water balance, waste removal, and blood pressure. When you're low on certain electrolytes, you may experience adverse symptoms such as a headache, ...