Water-electrolyte imbalance

An electrolyte disturbance indicates a different level from the normal electrolyte levels in the body. In extreme cases, can cause a serious or prolonged electrolyte imbalance to heart problems, malfunctions of the nervous system, organ failure and eventually death.

The most serious electrolyte disturbances affecting the levels of potassium, sodium and / or calcium. Other electrolyte imbalances are less common and often occur together with the disturbances of the main electrolytes.

Nomenclature

The nomenclature for electrolyte disturbances provides:

Common electrolyte disturbances