Hyperchloremia (patient information)

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Hyperchloremia
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
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Where to find medical care for Hyperchloremia?
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Overview

Hyperchloremia is a condition where the amount chloride ions (Cl^-) in the body are too high. This condition can affect the transport of oxygen.

What are the symptoms of Hyperchloremia?

• Often, hypercloremia does not produce symptoms. However some symptoms can be:
• Excessive fluid loss (diarrhea, vomiting)
• Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
• Intense thirst
• Weakness
• Tachypnea (rapid breathing)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Pitting Edema (abnormal amount of fluid under the skin, causing swelling)
• Lowered cognitive ability
• Kussmaul's breathing (deep and rapid breathing)
• Possible coma

If the suffer is a diabetic, hyperchloremia can cause high levels of blood sugar.

Where to find medical care for Hyperchloremia?

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