noun
- a medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of sodium in the blood
Usage: also spelled hyponatremia (U.S. English); medical/clinical term
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hyponatraemia after presenting with confusion and headaches.
- Severe hyponatraemia can lead to seizures and loss of consciousness.
- Excessive water intake without adequate sodium replacement may cause hyponatraemia.
- The doctor ordered blood tests to check for hyponatraemia in the elderly patient.
- Treatment of hyponatraemia depends on the underlying cause and severity of the condition.