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Question

Name a common electrolyte disorder that occurs when the amount of sodium in your blood becomes abnormally low.

The correct answer is

Hyponatremia

**Hyponatremia** is a condition in which the **sodium levels in the blood drop abnormally low**.
- It can be caused by excessive water intake, kidney disease, heart failure, or certain medications.
- Symptoms include nausea, headaches, confusion, seizures, and in severe cases, coma.
- **Hypernatremia** refers to **high sodium levels**, while **hypokalemia** and **hyperkalemia** relate to **potassium imbalances**.
Thus, the correct answer is **Option 4: Hyponatremia**.

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