Hypochloremia

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Last updated 6:32 AM on 11/23/25
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chloride below ___ means hypochloremia

97 mEq/L

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list of hypochloremia causes

  • gi losses (diarrhea, vomiting)

  • cystic fibrosis

  • thiazide and loop diuretics (gets rid of salt)

  • excessive sweating

  • fever

  • burns

  • low intake of chloride


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how does hypochloremia impact heart rate?

causes tachycardia

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how does hypochloremia impact blood pressure?

hypotension

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common GI symptoms in hypochloremia

vomiting; diarrhea

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level of alertness/energy in hypochloremia

lethargy, weakness

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how does hypochloremia impact muscles?

it causes muscle cramps, spasms

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first-line diet change for hypochloremia

increase sodium intake

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typical IV fluid for hypochloremia

0.9% sodium chloride infusion