2007-02-18 21:45:02 · 3 answers · asked by lacactus 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
The link below lists many possible causes. To diagnose simply take a common blood test known as a complete blood count. Hope this helps! :)
2007-02-18 21:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by yoyomama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there are many conditions that can cause low sodium in the blood. One is SIADH. You can have your blood checked for soium levels using a whats called a BMP- basic meabolic profile, urine can be check for sodium. And I think they have urine dipsticks that you can use at home to monitor certain electrolyte levels in urine as needed. Check out this site for more info---www.merckmedicus.com. Good Luck.
2007-02-19 07:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by Queen-o-the-Damned 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FYI yomomma is F.O.S., a CBC will tell you dick about an an electrolyte imbalance! A basic metabolic profile which measures sodium, potassium ,bicarb, chloride, glucose, creatinine and blood urea nitrogen is used to assess sodium loss. Yes overhydration is one of many causes but to be sure consult a physician.
2007-02-19 07:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋