With so many processed foods available today, most people are concerned about getting too much sodium in their diets. But not getting enough sodium can also cause health issues. A sodium deficiency, ...

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 ...

While more research is still necessary, evidence suggests a possible link between severe hypothyroidism and hyponatremia. This may be due to how thyroid hormones can affect kidney function.

In older age, low sodium tends to be caused by taking certain medications, kidney problems, or infection. However, there can be multiple causes, and the treatment depends on the cause. Sodium is an ...

Sodium disorders are commonly encountered in clinical practice and are frequently misunderstood. Abnormal serum sodium levels are due to an imbalance in free water. Hyponatremia and hypernatremia can ...

Electrolyte drinks and powders have become a fixture of morning routines far beyond athletes and hangover cures, and the ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a nonstop coughing incident for a night and day after a feast, which landed him in the emergency room. He was found to have extremely low sodium levels (118-120 mEq/L), ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife and I both have chronically low blood sodium levels, mostly around 132, but sometimes lower. It never reaches 135. This is of concern because sodium is essential for cell ...

Dear Doctor Roach: I’m a 79-year-old woman who’s trying her best to stay strong physically with daily exercise, eating right, and successfully living independently after the death of my husband. Other ...