Sodium 134 mEq/L in your blood test results
You received your blood test result with a Sodium value of 134 mEq/L. This analysis helps you to check if your Sodium value is within normal range.
Your Sodium value of 134 mEq/L is too low. A good Sodium is usually between 135 and 145 mEq/L.
Increase your Sodium by 1 mEq/L to be within normal range.
Causes
Your sodium levels may get too low if you drink too much water in a short amount of time. This sometimes happens to athletes who lose sodium through sweating while drinking too much water during an event like a marathon or triathlon. Some medications and problems with the heart, kidneys, and liver can also affect your sodium levels. If the sodium levels in your blood get too low, you could develop a dangerous condition called hyponatremia. Sodium regulates the amount of water in your cells, so low levels of sodium causes your cells to swell with extra water. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including nausea, headaches, fatigue, confusion, muscle weakness, seizures, and coma.
Treatment & Medication
If you have an underlying medical condition that has caused low sodium levels, your doctors will first try to treat that. Severe hyponatremia usually requires a stay in the hospital and needs immediate treatment, which may include an IV sodium solution and medications to control the nausea, seizures, and other symptoms.
Useful Information
Sodium is an essential mineral that plays a role in many body functions. Having too much or too little sodium in the blood can affect your health and lead to dangerous medical issues.