What are the signs and symptoms of high sodium?

Answer by  pinoot1976 (267)

The symptoms are usually associated to its underlying cause. There will be dehydration, lethargy, increased thirst, or in extreme cases unconsciousness or even seizures.

Answer by  jsmith (2067)

The primary effect of elevated sodium is increased blood pressure. This is why people with hypertension are put on low sodium diets.

Answer by  michmich2 (195)

There are various symptoms that can be present with an elevated sodium level, depending on how elevated the level is and how long it is elevated. The most common symptoms are weakness, lethargy, irritability, edema(swelling), seizures, neurological damage, and coma. It is important to treat the high sodium before the symptoms get too severe.

Answer by  Mary15 (347)

If there is a high sodium intake, you will most likely feel dehydrated most of the time. You might not pee as frequently either as your body has no fluid to rid of. A dry mouth will force you to chug glasses of water and you will do this until your body takes in enough water to reach an equilibrium.