Hi My mother asthma patient Her sodium is 134. Chloride 98 On her tongue here is slight discoloration Blackish Can she take natrise 15 mg tablet daily once To correct her sodium levels.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician33yrs exp

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The normal serum sodium level is 135-145 mEq/L. Hyponatremia is defined as a serum sodium level of less than 135 mEq/L. Joint European guidelines classify hyponatremia in adults according to serum sodium concentration, as follows: Mild: 130-134 mmol/L.Sodium levels must be corrected carefully. If your blood test results indicate you have a very low sodium level, your healthcare provider will cautiously correct the levels, to a "safe level. Intravenous (IV) fluids with a high-concentration of sodium, and/or diuretics to raise your blood sodium levels. Self medication must be avoided and being asthmatic your mother need to carefully medicated and stop this self treatment an leave it to a doctor.  

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