Seek urgent medical care if there are severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, severe drowsiness, vomiting, trouble breathing, or loss of consciousness
Follow the treatment plan based on the cause and severity of the low sodium level
Restrict fluids if advised by a clinician, especially in cases of dilutional hyponatremia
Increase sodium intake only if specifically recommended by a healthcare professional
Use oral salt tablets if prescribed
Receive IV saline in a hospital if sodium is dangerously low or symptoms are severe
Treat the underlying cause, such as vomiting, diarrhea, kidney problems, hormone disorders, heart failure, liver disease, or medication side effects
Stop or adjust medicines that can lower sodium only under medical supervision
Monitor sodium levels with repeat blood tests
Correct sodium slowly to avoid serious complications
Follow dietary and fluid instructions exactly as prescribed
Get emergency treatment for seizures or sudden worsening symptoms