The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...
Patients with malignant diseases often experience imbalances in serum electrolytes, which include hyponatremia, hypokalemia/hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, and ...
Correspondence to: Professor Martin Schwellnus University of Cape Town, UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, ...
Optimal ranges are set at different levels for each electrolyte, and levels can be measured with a blood test. If you have an electrolyte imbalance, you either have too much or too little of one or ...
1 Departments of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science, Biology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA Correspondence to: Dr C L Dumke Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science, ...
A sweat electrolyte test detects the amount of sodium and chloride in your sweat. It’s also called an iontophoretic sweat test or chloride sweat test. It’s used primarily for people who have symptoms ...
Electrolyte imbalances occur when electrolyte levels become too high or too low, which is a sign of another issue in the body. Symptoms of an imbalance include headaches, nausea, and fatigue. People ...