| Sodium | 135 – 145 mmol/l | Outside the cells , sodium is one of the most important electrolytes. Sodium chloride is found in almost all foods. The heart, skeletons and nervous system have sodium as an elementary component.
High values can occur if you suffer from vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, excessive water excretion or fever. Low levels may indicate heart, liver, kidney, or thyroid disease. We are talking about hyponatremia here. |
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