Does Drinking Alcohol Affect Your Sodium Level

Chronic heavy drinking

Why do alcoholics have low sodium?

Additionally, when caring for chronic alcoholics, keep in mind that hyponatremia is a common electrolyte abnormality and can be due to conditions such as cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion, and hypovolemia.

What makes your sodium level drop?

A low sodium level has many causes, including consumption of too many fluids, kidney failure, heart failure, cirrhosis, and use of diuretics. Symptoms result from brain dysfunction.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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