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	Electrolyte Disorders: Encyclopedia of Medicine
		An electrolyte disorder is an imbalance of certain ionized salts (i.e., bicarbonate, calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, and sodium) in the blood.
		Electrolytes are ionized molecules found throughout the blood, tissues, and cells of the body.
		Electrolytes also facilitate the passage of fluid between and within cells through a process known as osmosis and play a part in regulating the function of the neuromuscular, endocrine, and excretory systems.
	health.enotes.com /medicine-encyclopedia/electrolyte-disorders (1420 words)

	Electrolyte disturbance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In physiology, an electrolyte disturbance is an abnormal change in the levels of electrolytes in the body, usually constituting a medical emergency.
		Electrolyte imbalances can develop by the following mechanisms: excessive ingestion or diminished elimination of an electrolyte or diminished ingestion or excessive elimination of an electrolyte.
		Other electrolyte imbalances are less common, and often occur in conjunction with major electrolyte changes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Electrolyte_imbalance (294 words)

	Electrolyte Summary
		The physical effects of electrolyte imbalance are due to the phenomena of hypertonicity (when the electrolyte levels in the blood exceed those inside of the cells) and hypotonicity (when the electrolyte levels of the blood is lower than that inside the cells).
		In physiology, the primary ions of electrolytes are sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, phosphate, and bicarbonate.
		Electrolyte balance is maintained by oral intake of electrolyte-containing substances, and is regulated by hormones, generally with the kidneys flushing out excess levels.
	www.bookrags.com /Electrolyte (1201 words)

	Tennessee Oncology Treatment - Electrolyte Imbalance
		Electrolyte imbalance is commonly caused by loss of body fluids through prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, sweating or high fever.
		Electrolytes are chemicals in the body that regulate important physiological functions and include sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium and calcium.
		An electrolyte imbalance may lead to a number of symptoms that depend on which electrolyte is out of balance and whether the level is too high or too low.
	www.tnoncology.com /lc-electrolyte.html (735 words)

	Magnesium and Electrolyte Homeostasis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Imbalances of electrolyte homeostasis are known in many diseases or clinical situations, especially in patients with coronary heart disease, arrhythmias and angina pectoris, patients with acute myocardial infarction, with heart valve disease, hypertension and congestive heart failure, patients, treated with diuretics or cardiac glycosides, patients after reanimation or under intensive care.
		Furthermore, electrolyte imbalances must be presumed under excessive and long lasting stress, in latent tetany, cramps in the legs and diabetes.
		It is very important to recognize an electrolyte imbalance in surgical patients and to equalize it, because many suffer from a potassium-magnesium deficiency as a result to their previous illness, for example diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, cardiac valve disease, increased alcohol consumption or bad condition.
	www.mgwater.com /schroll.shtml (3613 words)

	Electrolytes: The Test
		The electrolyte panel is frequently ordered as part of a routine physical, either by itself or as components of a basic metabolic panel or comprehensive metabolic panel.
		It is used to screen for an electrolyte or acid-base imbalance and to monitor the effect of treatment on a known imbalance that is affecting bodily organ function.
		Depending on which electrolyte(s) is out of balance and the extent of that change, treatment may involve changing your diet to lower salt intake, increasing fluids to dilute the electrolyte concentration, taking diuretics, and medicating the imbalance.
	www.labtestsonline.org /understanding/analytes/electrolytes/test.html (619 words)

	Elderly Dehydration - Electrolyte Balancing - Hyponatremia - Hypernatremia - Hypokalemia - Hyperkalemia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Modifications in water metabolism with aging and fluid imbalance in the frail elderly are the main factors to consider in the prevention of dehydration.
		Electrolyte balance is a critical issue in managing comorbid conditions in both diseased and elderly patients.
		In cases of diabetes, the imbalance is treated with adequate water intake and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or with synthesized hormones (e.g., desmopressin) that aid in fluid retention and decrease urination.
	www.heartspring.net /thirst_electrolytes_elderly.html (2083 words)

	bodye.com Archived Reports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Many of the dispersing agents and electrolytes you use for your electrolyte stress and electrolyte insufficiency patients are the same as the buffers used for your acid and alkaline patients.
		Anaerobic Imbalance is accompanied by a metabolic alkalosis in conjunction with a tissue acidosis.
		Dysaerobic Imbalance is typified by a metabolic acidosis concurrent with a tissue alkalosis.
	www.bodye.com /2003/alkalinebalance.htm (8208 words)

	Chloride: The Test
		If an electrolyte imbalance is detected, the doctor will look for and address the disease, condition, or medication causing the imbalance and may order electrolyte testing at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
		It is usually ordered as part of an electrolyte panel, a basic metabolic panel, or a comprehensive metabolic panel, which are ordered frequently as part of a routine physical or evaluation of a patient with an acute or chronic illness.
		Electrolyte panels or basic metabolic panels are commonly used to monitor treatment of certain problems, including high blood pressure, heart failure, and liver and kidney disease.
	www.labtestsonline.org /understanding/analytes/chloride/test.html (742 words)

	What are Electrolytes? Lyte'N Go.com
		Electrolytes are responsible for an important selection of health processes, including providing and maintaining the body’s amounts of water, blood pH, and muscle action.
		And if electrolyte replenishment is not addressed, you may become at risk for a potentially harmful fluid electrolytes imbalance, along with other health risks.
		However, there are two unfortunate side effect of this increased urination: dehydration and a fluid electrolytes imbalance, as sodium and potassium are lost in the urine.
	www.lytengo.com /what_are_electrolytes.php (734 words)

	Ophthalmology Management (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Conversely, an imbalance of electrolytes in the tear film is associated with what can be called "electrolyte imbalance toxicity." For example, toxicity caused by preservative-free sodium chloride solution has been demonstrated in rabbit eyes and in tissue culture.
		It's worth noting that the toxicity caused by an electrolyte imbalance causes the same changes that are seen in dry-eye disease: increased corneal epithelial cell desquamation and loss of conjunctival goblet-cell density.
		The result is that the signs and symptoms of electrolyte imbalance toxicity are indistinguishable from the signs and symptoms of dry-eye disease.
	www.ophmanagement.com /article.aspx?article=85645 (687 words)

	Aldactone Warnings, Precautions, Pregnancy, Nursing, Abuse - Spironolactone - RxList Monographs
		Serum and urine electrolyte determinations are particularly important when the patient is vomiting excessively or receiving parenteral fluids.
		Warning signs or symptoms of fluid and electrolyte imbalance, irrespective of cause, include dryness of the mouth, thirst, weakness, lethargy, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle pains or cramps, muscular fatigue, hypotension, oliguria, tachycardia, and gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea and vomiting.
		Periodic determination of serum electrolytes to detect possible electrolyte imbalance should be done at appropriate intervals, particularly in the elderly and those with significant renal or hepatic impairments.
	www.rxlist.com /cgi/generic/spiron_wcp.htm (1345 words)

	Electrolytes and Signs of Electrolyte Imbalance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The minerals known as electrolytes play a crucial role in our general health, as they are responsible for an important selection of health processes.
		Electrolytes carry an electrical charge, which allows them to conduct an electrical current in water.
		By typing in a search for “fluid and electrolyte interactive,” you will be treated to an understandable and thorough exploration of your body’s methods for dealing with fluids and electrolytes, including the best ways to maintain a healthy system.
	www.lifexpand.com /signs-of-electrolyte-imbalance-a-46.html (596 words)

	Potassium, Sodium, and Chloride Deficiency - The Merck Veterinary Manual
		Often termed dietary electrolyte balance or acid-base balance, the effects of deficiency of any one element are often the consequence of alteration to this important balance as it affects osmoregulation.
		Electrolyte balance is affected by 3 factors, namely the balance and proportion of these electrolytes in the diet, endogenous acid production, and the rate of renal clearance.
		Electrolyte balance can therefore more correctly be described as the mechanisms that must occur in the body to achieve normal physiologic pH.
	www.merckvetmanual.com /mvm/htm/bc/206918.htm (702 words)

	Electrolyte Panel - Page 3
		Electrolytes are found throughout the body in varying concentrations.
		Testing electrolyte levels in the blood can therefore provide physicians with valuable information about what chemical imbalances are occurring in the body.
		Electrolyte testing is performed as part of a basic evaluation and diagnosis, but it may also be used to monitor the progress of treatment because many medications affect electrolyte balances within the body.
	heart.healthcentersonline.com /bloodtest/electrolytepanel3.cfm (1137 words)

	Ultracycling: Electrolyes
		With electrolyte replacement, you need to know your fitness level, your sweat rate, the weather conditions, and the content of the replacement you are taking.
		Electrolytes are those salts which play a major role in the biochemistry and physiological processes of the human body.
		Some athletes use Stamina Electrolyte Tablets but those are not a good source of sodium or potassium (they are a good source of calcium and magnesium).
	www.ultracycling.com /nutrition/electrolytes.html (1516 words)

	Chapter 13, page 202 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Arrhythmias are caused by myocardial damage (such as the damage caused by a myocardial infarct or damage caused in an attempt to repair a congenital heart defect), by electrolyte imbalance, or by an interruption of coronary blood flow.
		Electrolyte imbalance may be caused by increased diuresis during the operation.
		Serum electrolytes should be monitored at regular intervals throughout the operative and postoperative periods.
	members.cox.net /webspace77/ch13/CH13_05.html (287 words)

	Introduction: Minerals and Electrolytes: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Electrolytes are dissolved in three main compartments: the fluid within the cells, the fluid in the space surrounding the cells, and the blood.
		An electrolyte imbalance can occur when a person becomes dehydrated; uses certain drugs; has certain heart, kidney, or liver disorders; or is given intravenous fluids or feedings in inappropriate amounts.
		To detect nutritional disorders or an electrolyte imbalance, doctors measure the levels of minerals in a sample of blood or urine.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec12/ch155/ch155a.html (722 words)

	Enemas vs. Colonics, Mineral Absorption, and Electrolyte Imbalance
		One of the claims that critics of the Gerson Therapy are quick to make is that enemas are dangerous, cause severe dehydration and resulting in electrolyte imbalance, and death.
		When there is a severe insufficiency of minerals, it can result in an imbalance in serum (blood) electrolytes.
		Electrolyte imbalance is not caused solely by colonics, it can occur in otherwise healthy people (particularly babies) in the presence of severe diarrhea, or prolonged, recurrent vomiting.
	www.sawilsons.com /enemasvscolonics.htm (394 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Salt Imbalance: Prevention & Expectations (Sodium Imbalance, Electrolyte Imbalance, Hyponatremia, ...
		He or she may need to be admitted to a hospital to get fluids to prevent dehydration and salt imbalance.
		Severe salt imbalance that is not treated can lead to extreme weakness, confusion, coma, or death.
		A salt imbalance itself is not catching, although the underlying cause may be.
	www.healthopedia.com /salt-imbalance/prevention.html (338 words)

	Electolyte Imbalance - nephrologychannel
		Electrolytes are salts that conduct electricity and are found in the body fluid, tissue, and blood.
		The kidneys regulate fluid absorption and excretion and maintain a narrow range of electrolyte fluctuation.
		The goal of treatment is to restore electrolyte balance for proper hydration and use of total body fluid.
	www.nephrologychannel.com /electrolytes (442 words)

	LECTURE 3
		Electrolyte imbalances may be “primary” or “seconday” in origin.
		seconday electrolyte imbalance is one resulting from an abnormality in some other physiological function.
		more than one electrolyte and are common with fluid imbalances since they occur as a result of concentration or dilution of body fluids.
	science.kennesaw.edu /~bodavis/LECT3.HTM (1336 words)

	NGC - NGC Summary
		Consider seriously the presence of a fluid/electrolyte imbalance whenever a patient experiences new symptoms or a decline of an existing condition that cannot be readily attributed to another cause.
		Summarize the nature, severity, and causes of the patient's fluid/electrolyte imbalance or risk and assess the impact on his or her functioning and quality of life.
		In managing fluid and electrolyte imbalance, it is important to understand how a chosen treatment course relates to the nature, causes, and severity of the problem.
	www.guideline.gov /summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=3305 (3751 words)

	Electrolyte - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Electrolytes commonly exist as solutions of acids, bases or salts.
		In physiology, the primary ions of electrolytes are sodium(Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca++), magnesium (Mg++), chloride (Cl-), phosphate (PO4---), and hydrogencarbonate (HCO3-).
		Sports drinks such as Gatorade, Powerade, or Lucozade are electrolyte drinks with large amounts of added carbohydrates, such as glucose, to provide energy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Electrolyte (1357 words)

	The MSDS HyperGlossary: Electrolyte
		The concentration of dissolved salts (electrolytes) in your blood affects all of your bodily functions.
		When the electrolyte concentration of your blood is higher than that inside your cells, we call this a hypertonic state.
		When the electrolyte concentration of your blood is lower than that inside your cells, we call this a hypotonic state.
	www.ilpi.com /msds/ref/electrolyte.html (384 words)

	Electrolyte Panel - Page 2
		Electrolytes are substances found throughout the body in varying concentrations.
		Electrolyte imbalance can cause serious problems such as dehydration, nausea, vomiting and fever.
		Over the long term, an electrolyte imbalance can contribute to heart disease, kidney failure, eating disorders and disorders of the endocrine system (glands).
	heart.healthcentersonline.com /bloodtest/electrolytepanel2.cfm (277 words)

	The Nutrispec Letter 03-99
		Your revised QRG protocol for this imbalance has given you the first comprehensive and effective approach to patients suffering the debilitating fatigue and stress and hormonal imbalances associated with the inability to hold electrolytes.
		For the purposes of this discussion on electrolyte insufficiency imbalance, the main thing you need to know is that the sodium salts will give your patients a tremendous surge in vitality if normal hydration is maintained, and, if their carbohydrate intake is appropriate.
		The imbalance descriptions can be ordered from us, but as in the past, you are welcome to use the sample we give you as a master from which you make your own copies if that is more convenient and cost effective for you.
	www.royalrife.com /0399.html (1952 words)

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