low chloride levels in blood
Values below 95-105 mEq in adults and children are considered low (also known as hypochloremia). Potential causes include excessive chloride loss (such as from vomiting, watery diarrhea, laxative abuse), low-salt infusions, metabolic alkalosis, and many underlying electrolyte imbalances.
What diseases cause low chloride levels? What does a low chloride level mean?
Heart failure.Lung diseases, such as emphysema.Addison’s disease.Metabolic alkalosis (having too much base in your blood, or a higher-than-normal blood pH).
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