Diane was brought to the emergency department via ambulance from home where her husband called 911 because she was acting strangely. According to Diane’s husband, she was intermittently acting ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • Please discuss low sodium. My last blood sodium shows 129 on a scale of 136 to 146. I have been on a 50-mg ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...

Hyperglycemia refers to high blood glucose levels, while hyponatremia refers to low blood sodium levels. While they are different conditions, some people with hyperglycemia might also have ...

We all have trouble dozing off now and then. And while you may attribute your insomnia to sipping coffee at night or a stressful day, it turns out there may be a more surprising culprit: Your salt ...

Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium concentration, is typically viewed as a symptomless condition-until recently. A research team led by Professor Yoshihisa Sugimura, including Dr. Haruki Fujisawa, ...

A low sodium diet limits high sodium foods and beverages. Healthcare professionals typically recommend these diets to treat conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Sodium is an ...

Q: I am a 71-year-old woman in generally good health. The only prescription drugs I take are carbamazepine for seizures and ibandronate for osteoporosis. I’ve taken carbamazepine since 1996, after I ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old woman in generally good health. The only prescription drugs I take are carbamazepine for seizures and ibandronate for osteoporosis. I’ve taken carbamazepine since ...

Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that leads to excessive urination. This can lead to severe dehydration and high sodium levels — and these can mean serious complications. Share on Pinterest ...