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  1. Sodium in diet 
    Sodium is an element that the body needs to work properly. Salt contains sodium. ... The body uses sodium to control blood pressure and blood volume. Your body also needs sodium for your muscles and nerves to work ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002415.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Sodium blood test 
    The sodium blood test measures the concentration of sodium in the blood. Sodium can also be measured using a urine test . ... Sodium is a substance that the body needs to work properly. Sodium is found in most foods. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003481.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Low sodium diet (image) 
    ... health care provider may suggest you lower your sodium intake. Look for these words on labels: low-sodium, sodium-free, no salt added, or unsalted. Check ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientimages/000284.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Sodium urine test 
    The sodium urine test measures the amount of sodium the urine. Sodium can also be measured in a blood sample . ... to help determine the cause of an abnormal sodium blood level. It also checks whether your kidneys ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003599.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Fractional excretion of sodium 
    Fractional excretion of sodium is the amount of salt (sodium) that leaves the body through urine compared to the amount filtered and reabsorbed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003602.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Low-salt diet 
    Too much sodium in your diet can be bad for you. If you have high blood pressure or heart failure , you ... to limit the amount of salt (which contains sodium) you eat every day. These tips will help ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000109.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Low blood sodium 
    Low blood sodium is a condition in which the sodium level in the blood is lower than normal. The medical name ... Sodium is found mostly in the body fluids outside the cells. Sodium is an electrolyte (mineral). It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000394.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Sodium hypochlorite poisoning 
    Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical commonly found in bleach, water purifiers, and cleaning products. Sodium hypochlorite is a caustic chemical. If it contacts ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002488.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Sodium hydroxide poisoning 
    Sodium hydroxide is a very strong chemical. It is also known as lye and caustic soda. This ... poisoning from touching, breathing in (inhaling), or swallowing sodium hydroxide. This is for information only and not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002487.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. What Do You Know About Low Sodium Diets? 
    ... health. The correct answer is myth. Salt contains sodium. Your body needs sodium to work properly. Sodium helps your body control ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/007483_28.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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