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7. Muscle weakness or cramping

Sodium is an ion. It has an electrical charge. Nerves use electric charges to send messages to the brain. The brain directs muscles to expand or contract. Interruption of this process can cause muscle weakness or cramping.

 

Stretching the calf muscles can help to reduce the pain from cramping. Massage the area with warm oil. Place a heat pack on the area. Make sure to eat enough foods rich in calcium and magnesium. Lack of these minerals is the major cause of muscle cramps. If these treatments do not relieve muscle cramps, you are suffering from hyponatremia.

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