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Clinical Aspects of Hyponatremia & Hypernatremia - UT Southwestern

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Systemic Consequences <strong>of</strong> Chronic Hypercalcemia(High Blood Calcium Concentration)• Neuro: Altered Mental Status, Muscle Weakness• GI: Anorexia, nausea and vomiting• Renal Concentrating Defect– Polyuria, polydipsia– <strong>Hypernatremia</strong> (coupled with decreased intake <strong>of</strong>water from loss <strong>of</strong> appetite and altered mental status)

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