Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated: July 7, 2016, 2:53 PM
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Your body needs sodium to regulate blood pressure and ensure that your nerve cells and muscle work properly. However, conditions such as diarrhoea, dehydration, liver disease, heart problems and even hypothyroidism can cause your sodium levels to drop below normal.
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Cognitive impairment: You may experience fatigue, lethargy and even confusion. As the condition worsens, you may even experience hallucinations and irritability.
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Gastrointestinal distress: Low sodium appetite can lead to a suppressed appetite along with nausea and vomiting. If low sodium in your body is accompanied by vomiting, the condition can only worsen so you need to treat it immediately.
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Muscular problems: If your body is low in sodium, you may quickly experience muscle cramps or spasms. Seizures and muscular weakness are also signs of sodium deficiency.
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Restlessness: When blood sodium levels gradually drop over time, you may become extremely restless.
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Headache is one of the most common symptoms of low sodium levels. So you must immediately get it checked if you often suffer from the problem.
