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Possibly indicating diabetes insipidus
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hypernatremia
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n. excessive amounts of sodium in the blood; possibly indicating diabetes insipidus [ant: hyponatremia ]
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n. (context medicine English) An abnormally high concentration of sodium (or salt) in blood plasma.
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Hypernatremia , also spelled hypernatraemia , is a high sodium level in the blood . Early symptoms may include a strong feeling of thirst , weakness, nausea, and loss of appetite. Severe symptoms include confusion , muscle twitching, and bleeding in or ...
Usage examples of hypernatremia.
They were beginning to suffer from a condition known as hypernatremia, in which an excessive amount of sodium can bring on convulsions.
In addition to dehydration and hypernatremia (an excess amount of salt), he may have been suffering from a lack of magnesium, a mineral deficiency that, when extreme, can cause bizarre and violent behavior.