Hyponatremia
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Hyponatremia is a lower-than-normal level of sodium in the blood. Sodium helps regulate the body's water, so a drop in it can affect the function of several organs, especially the brain.
When to see a doctor? Care is advisable with headache, nausea, confusion, weakness or, in severe cases, marked drowsiness or seizures.
Common causes: It may be related to excess fluids, losses from vomiting or diarrhea, certain medications, or heart, kidney or hormonal conditions.
Which specialist treats it? The internist and the nephrologist study the balance of fluids and salts, the pediatric nephrologist cares for children, and an acute case may require emergency care. If a test shows low sodium or these symptoms appear, it's sensible for a professional to assess the cause.
Data on 439 doctors who treat hyponatremia
Which specialist treats hyponatremia?
Hyponatremia should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician or a general practitioner, who identify the cause of the sodium imbalance. A nephrologist may be involved if there's kidney involvement, and an emergency medicine physician for acute cases. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hyponatremia
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is hyponatremia?
Hyponatremia is a lower-than-normal level of sodium in the blood. Sodium helps regulate the body's water, so a drop in it can affect the function of several organs, especially the brain.
Which doctor treats hyponatremia?
Hyponatremia should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician or a general practitioner, who identify the cause of the sodium imbalance. A nephrologist may be involved if there's kidney involvement, and an emergency medicine physician for acute cases. Find these specialists.