Sodium near me in Dombivli
Understanding Sodium in Dombivli
What is Sodium in Dombivli?
A sodium blood test measures the amount of sodium in your blood. Sodium is an essential mineral which is important for nerve and muscle function. It also acts as an electrolyte and is needed to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body.
If your sodium blood levels are too high or too low, it may mean that you have a problem with your kidneys, dehydration, or other medical conditions.
What does Sodium measure?
The Sodium test measures the concentration of sodium in the blood.
Sodium is an essential body electrolyte which, along with potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, etc., helps to maintain the normal fluid and pH balance in the body. It is also vital for cellular metabolism, and in the activity of nerves and muscles and transmission of impulses between them. Sodium is present in all body fluids and is found in highest concentration in the blood and extracellular fluid.
Sodium is supplied to the body principally through dietary salts (sodium chloride or NaCl), and a small portion of sodium is absorbed through other food items. The required portion is absorbed by the body and the remaining is excreted by the kidneys through urine. The body maintains a very narrow range of sodium concentration by three mechanisms:
· Secretion of hormones natriuretic peptides and aldosterone to control sodium elimination through urine
· Secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called Vasopressin, to control the volume of water eliminated through urine
· Induction of thirst
Any disruption in the abovementioned mechanisms gives rise to an imbalance in the concentration of sodium in the blood to produce Hyponatremia (low blood sodium concentration), or Hypernatremia (high blood sodium concentration). Both these conditions produce a number of symptoms and may even lead to death.
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