Sweat Electrolyte Check

Sweat is a liquid secreted by the sweat glands of the skin and refers to sweat caused by heat. Sweat dielectric examination has important clinical significance for the diagnosis of endocrine and metabolic diseases. The main electrolytes in sweat are sodium and chloride, as well as small amounts of potassium and calcium. Under long-term exercise, the lost sweat contains the most sodium, while the loss of sodium and chloride ions can not properly adjust physiological changes such as body fluids and temperature. Basic Information Specialist classification: skin examination classification: body fluid examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: According to the doctor's collection of sweat, there are no special contraindications. Normal value Chloride 4 to 60 mmol/L (4 to 60 mEq/L). Sodium 10 to 40 mmol/L (10 to 40 mEq/L). Potassium 9mmol/L (9mEq/L). Clinical significance Increased pancreatic cystic fibrosis (pancreatic cystic fibrosis), untreated primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease), glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency, glycogen storage disease, vascular compression Resisting diabetes insipidus. Precautions Before the examination: According to the doctor's collection of sweat, there is no special contraindication. Inspection process Inspection method: Collect patient's sweat for electrolyte analysis. Not suitable for the crowd no. Adverse reactions and risks no.

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