Hyponatremia (Low Sodium Level): Less than 135 mEq/L
Possible Causes: Adrenal Crisis Alcoholism Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema Cirrhosis Hypothyroidism
Hypernatremia (High Sodium Level): Higher than 145 mEq/L
Possible Causes: Cirrhosis Hypocalcemia Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT):
Normal serum ALT Level: 20-60 IU/L
Possible Causes for VERY High ALT Levels:
Liver Damage Tumor Necrosis Possible Causes for MODERATELY High ALT Levels: Chronic Liver Disease Alcohol Abuse Cholestasis Heart Damage Kidney Damage Muscle Injury Hemolysis Heatstroke Vitamin A overconsumption Possible Causes for MILDLY High ALT Levels: Fatty Liver Alcohol Abuse Cirrhosis Mononucleosis Pharmaceutical Drugs (such as HIV medications, Statins, Aspirin, Barbiturates, Herbal Medicines)