Follow your clinician’s treatment plan for hyponatremia
Reduce excessive water intake if advised by a clinician
Use oral rehydration solutions instead of plain water when appropriate
Increase dietary salt only if recommended by a clinician
Eat salty foods such as broth, soups, crackers, pretzels, or salted nuts if approved
Treat the underlying cause of low sodium
Review medications with a clinician, especially diuretics, antidepressants, and seizure medicines
Correct vomiting, diarrhea, or other fluid losses promptly
Seek urgent medical care for severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, vomiting, severe headache, or fainting
Do not try to raise sodium rapidly on your own