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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|speciality=Nephrology|frequency=Common}}
{{Infobox medical condition
| name = Hyponatraemia
| symptoms = Dizziness
| specialty = Nephrology
| frequency = Common
}}


== Grading of severity ==
== Grading of severity ==