An electrolyte imbalance can cause mild to severe symptoms and can even have fatal consequences in some situations. Hot climates, endurance sports, illnesses, and dehydration can all put people at ...

This causes nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headache or confusion. Electrolyte problem characterized by increased sodium concentration in the blood. This causes lethargy, confusion, and excessive thirst.

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that global warming, combined with an aging population, could lead to a significant increase in people with severe electrolyte imbalances in the blood.