Fluids and electrolytes: TYSK (Questions and Answers)

Fluids and Electrolytes: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers) explains key medical terms and conditions related to body fluids and electrolyte balance in a simple question-and-answer format. This book covers important minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, and phosphate, showing how they function in the body and what happens when levels become too high or too low.

Inside, you will learn about common disorders including hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, hypomagnesemia, hypermagnesemia, hypophosphatemia, and hyperphosphatemia. The book also discusses causes such as kidney failure, dehydration, hormonal disorders, burns, infections, certain medications, and dietary problems.

Signs and symptoms are clearly explained, including fatigue, weakness, seizures, arrhythmias, muscle spasms, confusion, and blood pressure changes. You will also find information about treatments such as dialysis, diuretics, antacids, and other medical interventions.

This book is suitable for medical students, healthcare workers, and anyone who wants to understand how electrolytes affect the body and why balance is important for health.