Electrolytes and Acid based balance
Electrolytes are essential minerals found in your blood and body fluids. They play a key role in maintaining a wide range of vital bodily functions, including:
- Regulating nerve and muscle function
- Hydrating the body
- Balancing blood pH levels (acid-base balance)
- Moving nutrients into cells and waste products out
- Supporting proper heart rhythm and blood pressure
The major electrolytes include:
- Sodium (Na?)
- Potassium (K?)
- Chloride (Cl?)
- Bicarbonate (HCO??)
- Calcium (Ca²?)
- Magnesium (Mg²?)
Symptoms vary depending on the specific imbalance but can include:
- Changes in heart rate
- Extreme fatigue
- Confusion or altered mental status
- Muscle cramps
- Numbnessor tingling
- Seizures
