Diagram of ion concentrations and charge across a semi-permeable cellular membrane.
Specialty
Nephrology
Causes
hypocalcemia
Electrolyte imbalance, or water-electrolyte imbalance, is an abnormality in the concentration of electrolytes in the body. Electrolytes play a vital role in maintaining homeostasis in the body. They help to regulate heart and neurological function, fluid balance, oxygen delivery, acid–base balance and much more. Electrolyte imbalances can develop by consuming too little or too much electrolyte as well as excreting too little or too much electrolyte.[citation needed] Examples of electrolytes include calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, and sodium.
Electrolyte disturbances are involved in many disease processes and are an important part of patient management in medicine.[1][2] The causes, severity, treatment, and outcomes of these disturbances can differ greatly depending on the implicated electrolyte.[3] The most serious electrolyte disturbances involve abnormalities in the levels of sodium, potassium or calcium. Other electrolyte imbalances are less common and often occur in conjunction with major electrolyte changes. The kidney is the most important organ in maintaining appropriate fluid and electrolyte balance, but other factors such as hormonal changes and physiological stress play a role.[2]
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