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2018-09-02 16:10:43
The sodium level is 103 mEq/l today He having hypothyroidism But the doctor's says that hypothyroidism will not cause this much lower in sodium content, The doctor's are looking for other causes.
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Let them look for the cause...103 sodium is very low and it’s evaluation will need many blood and urine investigations. Hypothyroidism is a cause for hyponatremia but usually sodium levels are mildly effected. The treatment will depend on the cause only.

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