Is Sodium 118 low, normal or dangerous? What does Sodium level 118 mean?
Your Sodium level of 118 is a Low Sodium level.
High levels of Sodium in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood Sodium level is between 136 mmol/L and 145 mmol/L, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if Sodium levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of Sodium found among men : 136 - 145 mmol/L
| Age | Ideal Sodium value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 137.605 |
| 5-10 years | 139.229 |
| 10-15 years | 140.872 |
| 15-20 years | 142.534 |
| 20-25 years | 144.216 |
| 25-30 years | 144.196 |
| 30-35 years | 144.176 |
| 35-40 years | 144.156 |
| 40-45 years | 144.136 |
| 45-50 years | 144.116 |
| 50-55 years | 144.096 |
| 55-60 years | 144.076 |
| 60-70 years | 144.056 |
| 70-80 years | 144.036 |
| 80-90 years | 144.016 |
| 90-100 years | 143.996 |
| >100 years | 143.976 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of Sodium found among women : 136-145 mmol/L
| Age | Ideal Sodium value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 137.653 |
| 5-10 years | 139.326 |
| 10-15 years | 141.019 |
| 15-20 years | 142.733 |
| 20-25 years | 144.468 |
| 25-30 years | 144.447 |
| 30-35 years | 144.426 |
| 35-40 years | 144.404 |
| 40-45 years | 144.383 |
| 45-50 years | 144.362 |
| 50-55 years | 144.341 |
| 55-60 years | 144.319 |
| 60-70 years | 144.298 |
| 70-80 years | 144.277 |
| 80-90 years | 144.256 |
| 90-100 years | 144.234 |
| >100 years | 144.213 |
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If you take a Sodium blood test and the results are not in the normal range (136-145 mmol/L), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.
Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Sodium levels include:
- Conditions that lead to too much anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
- Cushing syndrome
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Diabetes insipidus
- Excess fluid buildup in the body (edema) caused by heart failure
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How the Sodium Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants Sodium test on you, you may need a Sodium blood test. During the Sodium blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Sodium Test report by your pathologist.
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