Also Known As:
serum chemistries
Common Misspellings:
Electrolites
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Definition:
Chemicals such as salts and minerals needed for various functions in the body.
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• Dehydration
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Diarrhea from IBS & IBD can lead to this serious side effect.
Tips on how to avoid dehydration.
General signs of dehydration.
Dehydration
Dehydration is loss of water and important blood salts like potassium (K+) and sodium (Na+).
Electrolytes (ee-LEK-troh-lyts)
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