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'''Hyponatraemia''' is a disorder of [[sodium]] homeostasis characterised by low levels of sodium (< 135 or 136 mmol/L). It's the most common electrolyte abnormality, affecting 3-10% of patients in the emergency department. It's usually mild and is self-limiting, but severe hyponatraemia is lethal. | '''Hyponatraemia''' is a disorder of [[sodium]] homeostasis characterised by low levels of sodium (< 135 or 136 mmol/L). It's the most common electrolyte abnormality, affecting 3-10% of patients in the emergency department. It's usually mild and is self-limiting, but severe hyponatraemia is lethal. | ||
{{Infobox medical condition|name=Hyponatraemia|symptoms=Dizziness|specialty=Nephrology | {{Infobox medical condition | ||
| name = Hyponatraemia | |||
| symptoms = Dizziness | |||
| specialty = Nephrology | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
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== Grading of severity == | == Grading of severity == | ||