Hypochloremia

Hypochloremia is a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of chlorine ions in the blood.

Normal blood chloride levels range from 96 to 106 mmol/L. With hypochloremia, this figure drops below 96 mmol/l.

The most common causes of hypochloremia are:

1. Loss of gastric juice due to vomiting or prolonged tube feeding. Gastric juice is rich in chlorine ions.

2. Renal chloride losses in renal tubular acidosis.

3. Excessive loss of chlorine through sweat during occupational sweating.

4. Long-term use of diuretics, which increase the excretion of chloride ions in the urine.

The main symptoms of hypochloremia include:

1. Muscle weakness

2. Nausea, vomiting

3. Dizziness

4. Confusion

Diagnosis of hypochloremia is based on determining the level of chlorides in the blood. For treatment, chloride deficiency is replenished by intravenous administration of an isotonic sodium chloride solution. It is also necessary to eliminate the cause that led to the development of hypochloremia.

Hypochloremia is a condition in which the levels of chloride ions (Cl-) in the blood become abnormally low. This can be caused by a variety of reasons, including metabolic disorders, insufficient sodium chloride (salt) intake, fluid loss through the kidneys or gastrointestinal tract, and certain medical conditions such as hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) or poisoning from certain chemicals.

Symptoms of hypochloremia may include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dry mouth and thirst. In more severe cases, seizures and loss of consciousness may occur.

In case of hypochloremia, you should immediately consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Treatment may include intravenous sodium chloride solutions, nutritional adjustments, and treatment of the underlying disease.

Hypochloremia is a serious condition that can lead to serious health consequences. Therefore, it is important to know the symptoms of hypochloremia and take steps to prevent or treat it.

Hypochloremia (from the Greek hypo - under and chloros - green) is a medical term in medicine that denotes a state of low levels of Cl- chlorides in the blood serum. This condition occurs when the dose of sodium chloride in the patient's infusion therapy is sharply reduced. With normal levels of chlorides in the human body, their concentration is maintained in body fluids such as blood, intraocular fluid, pleural fluid or the contents of the bile ducts. The difference in the concentration of chlorine ions is not allowed by special regulatory systems, such as the renin-angiotensin or hypothalamic-adenopituitary-adrenal system. Exceptions are hypochloremic conditions that are manifestations of a specific human disease or develop due to other external factors. There are 4 stages of development of hypochlorea. At a zero level of chloride ions, a critical lack of water develops, for example, dehydration of the body. On average, serum chloride levels should be 98-106 mmol/l. In the range between 35 and 75 mmol/liter, treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis with monitoring of the patient's health status, the level of salts in the blood plasma and the volume of circulating fluid. At the third stage, the concentration of chloride ions reaches 65-39 mmol/l; in this situation, therapy is prescribed only in a hospital setting. Hypochlorea rarely develops in children and is not considered an independent disease. As a rule, this occurs due to prolonged violation of the baby’s nutritional rules and changes in the salt balance in the body. Each episode requires adjustment of the diet, taking into account the peculiarities of the mother’s dietary regime.