Q. It is often heard that sodium acetate is used to treat hyponatremia patients. What exactly is hyponatremia and how does sodium acetate helps in its treatment?

Answer

Hyponatremia is a condition in which human beings suffer from low sodium levels, thereby facing problems like nausea, fever, diarrhoea, unconsciousness, etc. As we know that sodium acetate releases sodium ions in an aqueous solution. This solution when administered to hyponatremia patients helps them recover easily.

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