How to Treat Hyponatremia With Pedialyte

Hyponatremia is abnormally low sodium levels in the blood. It occur with excessive water consumption or severe dehydration and is often seen in endurance athletes. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, muscle spasms, cramps and, in severe cases, seizures or coma. A doctor must do a blood test to determine hyponatremia is present so if you suspect this condition, contact your doctor. One treatment for hyponatremia is drinking an electrolyte solution such as Pedialyte to increase sodium.

Things You'll Need

• Electrolyte-replacement solution (Pedialyte)

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Instructions

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  Confirm hyponatremia with your doctor through blood and/or urine tests.

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  Drink an electrolyte solution to replenish fluids, if recommended by your doctor.

• 3

  Buy Pedialyte without a prescription at stores that sell infant formula. Follow dosage instructions on the label unless otherwise instructed by your doctor. Take 1 to 2 ounces per pound of body weight in a 2- to 4-hour period.

• 4

  Contact your doctor if you are unable to keep down fluids due to nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. This may indicate a need to start IV fluid replenishment.

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  Monitor your status for 24 hours with the help of a friend or family member. Contact your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.