Overview

Disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance occur when the levels of minerals like sodium, potassium, or calcium in the body are too high or too low. 

Common symptoms

 This can cause symptoms like weakness, confusion, swelling, or irregular heartbeats. 

Treatment options

 Treatment may include diet changes, medication or fluids to help restore balance.

 

Care team

Profiles

Vikrampal Bhatti, MD

Nephrologist Internal Medicine | Nephrology
3401 Conifer Dr. Springfield, IL 62711
Profiles

Nirali Ramani, MD

Nephrologist Internal Medicine | Nephrology
3401 Conifer Dr. Springfield, IL 62711
Profiles

Max Nutt, MD

Nephrologist Internal Medicine | Nephrology
3401 Conifer Dr. Springfield, IL 62711
Profiles

Xueguang 'Gary' Chen, MD, PhD

Nephrologist Internal Medicine | Nephrology
3401 Conifer Dr. Springfield, IL 62711
Profiles

Oritsegbubemi Adekola, MD

Nephrology Specialist Internal Medicine | Nephrology
3401 Conifer Dr. Springfield, IL 62711

 

 

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