Fatigue and weakness are common signs of abnormally high blood sodium levels, known as hypernatremia. This can alter the balance of fluids inside and outside of the brain. When sodium levels are ...

The authors highlight the importance of evaluation of fluid and electrolyte balance so that hypernatremia can be avoided, or rigorously treated as early as possible.

There are three specific types of dehydration: isonatremic, hypernatremia, and hyponatremic. While isonatremic occurs when the body loses the same amount of fluids as sodium, hyponatremic ...