Hypochloremia: TYSK (Questions and Answers)

The book explains what chloride is, how it functions as an electrolyte, and why it is important for fluid balance, muscle activity, nerve function, and pH regulation. Readers will learn how the kidneys regulate chloride and how conditions such as kidney disease, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory acidosis, emphysema, heart failure, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, and medications like diuretics or corticosteroids can lead to low chloride levels.

It also covers signs and symptoms such as dehydration, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, tachycardia, low blood pressure, confusion, breathing difficulties, and fever, while noting that some cases show no clear symptoms.

Complications such as electrolyte imbalance and related disorders including hyponatremia and Bartter syndrome are explained, along with diagnostic methods like blood chloride testing and urine tests. Treatment measures include supplements, intravenous saline solutions, and dietary adjustments.

A practical choice for students, healthcare workers, and general readers who want to understand hypochloremia and how it is treated.