Low Sodium Symptoms

A lot of attention is given to the role of too much sodium in the diet, but there are low sodium symptoms to be aware of as well. Sodium is one of the three electrolytes in the body, and it is essential that enough sodium be present to balance electrolytes.
Low Sodium Symptoms

Having a low blood sodium level is referred to as hyponatremia. It typically occurs when too much water is taken in causing lower blood volumes of sodium, or when the body has excreted excess sodium, such as during profuse sweating. Symptoms of low sodium include:

Dizziness
Confusion
Lethargy
Nausea
Muscle twitching which may progress to seizure
Tiredness
Disorientation
Headache
Muscle cramps - which can be quite severe
Severe low sodium can lead to coma
Low blood pressure