How to Use hyponatremia in a Sentence
hyponatremia
noun-
Several years ago there was a rash of deaths from hyponatremia.
— Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 13 Jan. 2023 -
This may cause hyponatremia, or low levels of sodium in blood.
— USA TODAY, 20 June 2023 -
Be sure to avoid overdrinking, which could lead to hyponatremia.
— Amby Burfoot, Outside Online, 18 Sep. 2019 -
Research has shown that most sports drinks alone aren’t sufficient to prevent hyponatremia, so check the labels of your favorite snacks to plan ahead.
— Sarah Trent, Outside Online, 26 July 2022 -
And that can lead to increases in blood pressure, and in rare cases, a condition called hyponatremia.
— Tiffany Ayuda, SELF, 19 Oct. 2022 -
Minior said that hikers should consume a sports drink that contains electrolytes or eat snacks that contain salt to avoid hyponatremia.
— Shaena Montanari, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2020 -
Low sodium, also called hyponatremia, can lead to brain swelling, seizures, coma or even death if it is not corrected promptly.
— Joe and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 31 July 2023 -
On Sunday, park rangers responded to a hiker who drank too much water and hadn't consumed enough sodium, known as hyponatremia, Baird said.
— Fox News, 24 June 2021 -
Extreme heat can lead to heat heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hyponatremia – a condition where sodium levels in the blood are lower than normal – and death.
— Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 22 June 2021 -
Sodium will help the body retain more water and reduce the risk of hyponatremia and severe muscle cramps during exercise.
— Sarah Schlichter, Outside Online, 16 Aug. 2021 -
Drinking too much water could even lead to a rare but serious condition called hyponatremia, in which the amount of sodium in the blood drops to dangerous levels, Jacob cautioned.
— Jani Hall, Health, 21 Feb. 2024 -
Too much water is associated with a condition called hyponatremia, which happens when the concentration of salt in the body is too low.
— Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 July 2023 -
Overdo it, and hyponatremia (low blood sodium) becomes more likely.
— Patrick Wilson, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2020 -
Hiking in extreme heat can lead to serious health risks including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hyponatremia and death.
— Mike Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2020 -
By providing this essential electrolyte, the powder helps prevent hyponatremia and ensures your body functions at its best.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2023 -
According to Adkins, the average person doesn’t have to worry about hyponatremia.
— Korin Miller, Health, 3 Aug. 2023 -
Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hyponatremia, and death can occur when exposed to high temperatures.
— Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023 -
Rarely, excessive water consumption can lead to a condition called hyponatremia when the influx of water dilutes sodium in our bloodstream.
— Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2017 -
That’s because drinking too much plain water pre- or post-workout could lead to a rare but more serious condition known as hyponatremia, which causes an imbalance in sodium blood levels, where sodium is too low.
— Courtney Campbell, SELF, 19 Aug. 2021 -
Consuming an excessive amount of water, especially in a short period of time, can dilute your electrolytes and possibly cause a condition known as hyponatremia that can result in swelling of the brain.
— Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 27 July 2023 -
Drinking too much water could cause a potentially fatal condition known as hyponatremia, or when the sodium in your body becomes diluted and levels drop abnormally low.
— Washington Post, 3 July 2021 -
Symptoms of hyponatremia include nausea or vomiting, headache, confusion, and fatigue, among other things.
— Korin Miller, Health, 3 Aug. 2023 -
Even in studies with people who were carefully monitored and where lower doses were tried, participants still developed serious hyponatremia at a rate that was concerning (up to 30%).
— Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Nov. 2021 -
Hikers should also watch out for health hazards including heat exhaustion, heatstroke, hyponatremia and hypothermia.
— Julia Musto, Fox News, 6 Aug. 2021 -
The side effect your urogynecologists are concerned about is low sodium levels (hyponatremia), which is extremely common in people over age 65 when taking this medication, and most experts will not prescribe it for older people.
— Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Nov. 2021 -
Some symptoms of hyponatremia include nausea and vomiting, low blood pressure, headaches, confusion or disorientation, fatigue and muscle cramps.
— USA TODAY, 20 June 2023 -
The second reason to boost salt intake while exercising is to avoid hyponatremia (literally, low blood sodium)—a dangerous and occasionally fatal condition.
— Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2022 -
Both hyponatremia and heatstroke can be life threatening and require immediate medical attention.
— Shaena Montanari, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2020
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