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How To Maintain Sodium Level In Body?

My sodium levels have gone down to 121 and I went into the hospital for 3 days and they gave me 3 bags of fluid to bring me up to 137 and released me and my regular doctor checked me and it is four weeks later and I am down to 131 now. He feels I may need to see a kidney specialist... any thoughts?? thanks
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

A normal sodium level is between 135 and 145 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L) of sodium. Low sodium or Hyponatremia occurs when the sodium in your blood falls below 135 mEq/L.

Causes of low sodium are
Some medications, such as some water pills (diuretics), antidepressants and pain medications,
Heart, kidney and liver problems.
Syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH).
Chronic, severe vomiting or diarrhea.
Drinking too much water.
Dehydration.
Hormonal changes.

Please discuss with your reports in relation to the above mentioned causes and consult the required doctor
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How To Maintain Sodium Level In Body?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. A normal sodium level is between 135 and 145 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L) of sodium. Low sodium or Hyponatremia occurs when the sodium in your blood falls below 135 mEq/L. Causes of low sodium are Some medications, such as some water pills (diuretics), antidepressants and pain medications, Heart, kidney and liver problems. Syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH). Chronic, severe vomiting or diarrhea. Drinking too much water. Dehydration. Hormonal changes. Please discuss with your reports in relation to the above mentioned causes and consult the required doctor