Lab results of a 73 y old male show that sodium levels came back at 129 mEq/L (Sodium) and 3.5 mEq/L potassium.

1) Why would someone have normal levels in potassium and low levels of sodium if potassium regulates water balance and acid-base balance in blood?

2) Why and how is the sodium level abnormal?

3) How quickly should a doctor try to correct this imbalance? Why is the timing a concern?

Expert Solution

1. Hormonal imbalance especially in addisons disease can leads to low level of sodium in blood.

low level of thyroid hormone also can cause same situation.

2. hypernatremia is a condition in which the sodium level become high in blood due to dehydration and kidney disfunctions.

hypornatremia is a condition in which the sodium level become low in blood due to over dosage of diuretics , heart failure and kidney disfunctions.

3. The doctor should correct the sodium imbalance by10 mEq /l per day . the timing is concern to avoid further complications.

Nightingale answered 2 years ago

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