Sodium NaBy Eric (Science 8A)

Dec 11, 2013

HistoryDiscovered In 1807

By Sir Humphrey Davy

Sodium in bodyControl blood pressure

Muscle and nerve function

SymptomsSoft

Bright silvery white

Metal

Characteristics of sodium disorderThe adequate intake for sodium is set at 1,500 milligrams per day for adults up to 50 years of age; 1,300 milligrams for adults from ages 51 to 70; and 1,200 milligrams per day after that.

Too low blood pressure

Sodium Diagnostic Testing

Causes of Sodium disorderDiarrhea

Excessive sweating

Vomiting

Risk Factors for Low Sodium

Advanced age

Excessive exercise, particularly outdoors in hot weather.

Hot climate

Kidney disease

Liver failure

Medication side effects

Treatment

Current discovery

Other factsThe pure sodium is kept under oil because it is highly reactive.

Other factsIt makes a yellow color in fireworks.

Work Citeshttp://chemistry.about.com/od/elementfacts/a/sodium.htm

http://www.livestrong.com/article/427018-what-does-sodium-do-in-the-body/

http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/symptoms/low_sodium/tests.htm

www.localhealth.com/article/low-sodium