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'''Hypernatraemia''' is a disorder of [[sodium]] homeostasis characterised by high levels of sodium (< 146 mmol/L). It's a rare condition, and much less common than [[hyponatraemia]], due to the body's defence against hypernatraemia being very robust. Hypernatraemia due to loss of water is called [[dehydration]]. | <section begin="clinical biochemistry" />'''Hypernatraemia''' is a disorder of [[sodium]] homeostasis characterised by high levels of sodium (< 146 mmol/L). It's a rare condition, and much less common than [[hyponatraemia]], due to the body's defence against hypernatraemia being very robust. Hypernatraemia due to loss of water is called [[dehydration]]. | ||
== Grading of severity == | == Grading of severity == | ||
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A lack of thirst indicates a disorder of the hypothalamus. | A lack of thirst indicates a disorder of the hypothalamus. | ||
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== Management == | == Management == | ||
Mild hypernatraemia does not usually require hospitalisation, but moderate, severe, or symptomatic hypernatraemia requires hospitalisation. Sever hypernatraemia requires [[intensive care]]. For treatment of [[diabetes insipidus]], see the corresponding article. | Mild hypernatraemia does not usually require hospitalisation, but moderate, severe, or symptomatic hypernatraemia requires hospitalisation. Sever hypernatraemia requires [[intensive care]]. For treatment of [[diabetes insipidus]], see the corresponding article. | ||