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Sodium

Results and Values

What do the test results mean?

The normal value for sodium in the blood is 136 to 146 mEq/liter. Sodium must stay in this range for all the cells in the body to function properly.

Sodium can become too high because of conditions including:

Dehydration

Conditions causing excessive urination

Severe vomiting or diarrhea

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Many things can cause the sodium to become too low including:

Diuretics, also called water pills

Kidney disease

Uncontrolled diabetes

Congestive heart failure

Cirrhosis of the liver

Very high protein, triglycerides, or glucose in the blood

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