What is Electrolytes disorder?
Electrolytes are elements and compounds that occur naturally in the body. They control important physiologic functions.
An electrolyte disorder is a condition when all the electrolytes in the human body are either too high or too low. To maintain the proper function of the human body, it is important to keep the electrolyte balance. Severe imbalance of electrolytes can cause coma, seizures, or cardiac arrest.
What is Electrolytes disorder?
Electrolytes are elements and compounds that occur naturally in the body. They control important physiologic functions.
An electrolyte disorder is a condition when all the electrolytes in the human body are either too high or too low. To maintain the proper function of the human body, it is important to keep the electrolyte balance. Severe imbalance of electrolytes can cause coma, seizures, or cardiac arrest.
Causes
- Underlying diseases, such as acute or chronic kidney disease.
- A loss of bodily fluids through prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, or sweating.
- Fluid loss related to burns.
- Certain medications can cause electrolyte disorders
Symptoms
- Irregular heartbeat Fatigue
- Convulsions or seizures Nausea
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Abdominal cramping
- Headaches
- Numbness and tingling
Treatment
- Intravenous (IV) fluids
- IV medications
- Oral medications and supplements
- Haemodialysis
Risk Factors
- Alcohol use disorder
- Cirrhosis
- Congestive heart failure
- Kidney disease
- Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia Trauma, such as severe burns or broken bones
- Thyroid disorders
- Adrenal gland disorders
Causes
- Underlying diseases, such as acute or chronic kidney disease.
- A loss of bodily fluids through prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, or sweating.
- Fluid loss related to burns.
- Certain medications can cause electrolyte disorders
Symptoms
- Irregular heartbeat Fatigue
- Convulsions or seizures Nausea
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Abdominal cramping
- Headaches
- Numbness and tingling
Treatment
- Intravenous (IV) fluids
- IV medications
- Oral medications and supplements
- Haemodialysis
Risk Factors
- Alcohol use disorder
- Cirrhosis
- Congestive heart failure
- Kidney disease
- Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia Trauma, such as severe burns or broken bones
- Thyroid disorders
- Adrenal gland disorders
