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electrolyte imbalance

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electrolyte imbalance,
the serum concentrations of an electrolyte that are either higher or lower than normal. See also electrolyte.

electrolyte imbalance
Critical care A general term for a derangement of major electrolytes–Na+, K+, chloride; thus defined, EI is common; in practice, EIs are only of interest if they cause clinical disease


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Indeed, it may precipitate more serious health issues such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition and general malaise.
The fact that these symptoms occur well into these extended events suggests that dehydration or electrolyte imbalance is affecting peristalsis.
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