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• Electrolyte disorder
  '''Electrolyte disorder''' ...l vital functions of the body, including heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and brain function.
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• Hypernatremia
  ...+ ''-emia'' "condition of the blood") is a common [[electrolyte]] problem and is often seen in people who are in the hospital. It is defined as a high [[ ...can also be caused by excessive [[sweating]], [[diarrhea]], [[vomiting]], and [[burns]].
  2 KB (192 words) - 04:21, 7 February 2024
• Chloride
  ...taining the acid-base balance, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, and is important in the formation of [[gastric juice]]. ...ude table salt (sodium chloride), seaweed, rye, tomatoes, lettuce, celery, and olives.
  1 KB (183 words) - 04:29, 5 February 2024
• Exertional rhabdomyolysis
  ...contents into the bloodstream. These substances are harmful to the kidney and often cause kidney damage. ...scope, and "myolysis" which is derived from the Greek words "myo" (muscle) and "lysis" (breakdown).
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• Ventricular tachycardia
  ...aning "little belly" or "cavity", and the Greek ''tachys'' meaning "swift" and ''kardia'' meaning "heart". ...rolyte imbalance|electrolyte imbalances]], and [[Genetic disorders|genetic disorders]].
  2 KB (242 words) - 14:51, 11 February 2024
• Refeeding syndrome
  ...d "syndrome", a term used in medicine to describe a collection of symptoms and clinical signs that are associated with a specific health-related condition ...y stressed due to severe illness. The syndrome is caused by the shift in [[electrolyte]]s that occurs during refeeding, particularly [[phosphorus]].
  2 KB (215 words) - 17:48, 10 February 2024
• Congenital chloride diarrhea
  ...the stool and can lead to severe [[dehydration]], [[metabolic alkalosis]], and failure to thrive. * '''Chloride''': From the Greek ''chloros'', meaning "green", and the chemical suffix ''-ide'', indicating a binary compound.
  2 KB (256 words) - 04:12, 12 February 2024
• Panel
  ...rgans and to check for common conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and liver disease. ...our sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function.
  1 KB (194 words) - 06:10, 4 February 2024
• Fluid compartments
  ...d compartments" is derived from the Latin words "fluidus" meaning flowing, and "compartimentum" meaning a division or section. ...ed into two main categories: the [[intracellular fluid]] (ICF) compartment and the [[extracellular fluid]] (ECF) compartment. The ICF compartment is the s
  2 KB (245 words) - 17:45, 10 February 2024
• Muscle spasms
  ...re also known as muscle cramps and are often associated with muscle strain and overuse. ...olyte imbalances. Symptoms of a muscle spasm include a sudden, sharp pain, and a hard lump of muscle tissue that can be felt under the skin.
  2 KB (255 words) - 22:52, 12 February 2024
• Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome
  ...s fluid and electrolyte balance during dialysis, leading to cerebral edema and neurological symptoms. ...the Latin ''dis'', meaning apart, and ''aequilibrium'', meaning balance), and "syndrome" (from the Greek ''syndromē'', meaning concurrence of symptoms).
  2 KB (244 words) - 06:31, 12 February 2024
• Brugada Syndrome
  The syndrome is named after the Brugada brothers, [[Pedro Brugada]] and [[Josep Brugada]], Spanish cardiologists who described the syndrome in 1992 ...ndrome is often inherited, but it can also occur as a result of a severe [[electrolyte imbalance]] or as a side effect of certain medications.
  1 KB (175 words) - 23:40, 14 February 2024
• Metabolic alkalosis
  ...meaning change; "alkalosis," from the Arabic ''al-qaliy'' meaning alkali, and the Greek ''-osis'' meaning condition or disorder. ...m antacids. Other causes include [[diuretic]] use, [[hyperaldosteronism]], and [[Cushing's syndrome]].
  2 KB (196 words) - 17:54, 7 February 2024
• Serum chloride
  ...] and plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's [[acid-base balance]] and [[fluid balance]]. Serum Chloride helps to regulate the amount of fluid in the body and maintain the [[pH]] balance of the body. It also plays a role in the produc
  2 KB (258 words) - 04:32, 9 February 2024
• Spasms
  ...by a variety of conditions, including [[muscle strain]], [[nerve damage]], and certain [[disease|diseases]]. ...most common type of spasm and occur when a muscle involuntarily contracts and cannot relax.
  2 KB (275 words) - 07:16, 13 February 2024
• Hypokalemia
  ..."hypo" meaning "under", "kalium" which is the Neo-Latin for [[potassium]], and "emia" meaning "condition of the blood". ...ctions, including the maintenance of [[heart]] rhythm, muscle contraction, and nerve conduction.
  2 KB (242 words) - 17:53, 6 February 2024
• Hyperkalemia
  ...d. The term is derived from the Greek words "hyper" meaning over or above, and "kalemia" meaning potassium in the blood. ...certain [[diuretics]], [[angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors]], and [[potassium supplements]].
  2 KB (263 words) - 23:58, 6 February 2024
• Acute intermittent porphyria
  ...e disorder is characterized by periodic attacks of abdominal pain, nausea, and neurological disturbances. ...ttent Porphyria" is derived from the Greek words "porphura" meaning purple and "porphyra" meaning pigment. This is due to the fact that the urine of a per
  2 KB (253 words) - 04:09, 12 February 2024
• Purging disorder
  ...urging" originates from the Latin word "purgare" which means "to cleanse", and "disorder" comes from the Old French "desordre" meaning "lack of order". ...ysical symptoms such as electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal problems, and dental issues
  2 KB (234 words) - 23:14, 9 February 2024
• Gastroenterocolitis
  ...flammation of the [[gastrointestinal tract]], specifically the [[stomach]] and the [[intestines]]. ...is derived from the Greek words "gaster" (stomach), "enteron" (intestine), and "-itis" (inflammation).
  2 KB (189 words) - 01:41, 8 February 2024

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