Hyponatremia stems from is an electrolyte imbalance in the blood. Specifically, hyponatremia occurs when the blood's sodium concentration drops below 135 mmol/L.
Fast Facts:
- Chronic hyponatremia can be asymptomatic
- Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, headache
- Issue in marathon runners
- Extreme cases causes death
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