Hyponatremia: The Disease Caused by Lack of Salt
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder, affecting up to 20% of patients admitted to the hospital. This condition, which is also known as low blood sodium, is the primary disease caused by a lack of salt in the blood and can range from a mild inconvenience to a life-threatening emergency.