Posts tagged #hyponatremia
Osteoporosis and Hyponatremia

If you’ve seen marathon runners collapse, it’s because of hyponatremia. Hyponatremia is a state where the concentration of salt in the body is abnormally low. Most are familiar with dehydration and it’s likely more common, however hyponatremia is not talked about quite as much and can be deadly. As discussed in this article, it can cause confusion, nausea, headache, and swelling of the brain which can lead to death if severe enough. Another problem that it has been linked to is osteoporosis.

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Electrolytes and Alcohol

The body is pretty good at keeping an electrolyte to water balance, which is important for nerve conduction and muscle contraction. When you drink alcohol, you may notice that your urine turns clear, a sign that this balance has been disturbed. Here is how it works:

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