Most people have heard about electrolytes, but probably don’t know what they are and why they are so vitally important. To understand electrolytes we also need to understand the “water balance” of the ...

This review describes a method of analyzing acid–base disorders that incorporates insights from the traditional, bicarbonate-centered model and the Stewart (or strong ion) model (Table 1). 1–6 ...

Antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in medicine. Their use, however, is often limited by associated renal toxic effects. The most common manifestation of these toxic effects is ...

An electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water. Electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, are essential for several body functions. Everyone needs electrolytes to ...

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly, and type 2 diabetes now accounts for 20 to 50% of cases of new-onset diabetes in young people. 1 Electrolyte disturbances are common in patients with ...

Hyperchloremia is when a person has too much chloride in their blood. Chloride is an electrolyte, and changes in electrolyte levels can be a sign of dehydration. In the long term, hyperchloremia can ...

A chloride blood test, or serum chloride level, can be part of a comprehensive or basic metabolic panel. Some health conditions, including dehydration, can affect chloride levels. Chloride is an ...

Electrolytes are crucial for body processes such as conducting nerve impulses, contracting muscles, hydrating, and regulating pH levels. You need adequate electrolytes from your diet to keep your body ...