Symptoms of Not EnoughSymptoms of Too MuchTests to help confirm imbalanceAdditional Resources

SodiumHyponatremia

Nausea and vomiting Dizziness Headache Confusion Tiredness, fatigue, or loss of energy Restlessness and irritability Muscle weakness, spasms, twitching, or cramps Seizures Decreased consciousness, which can lead to coma and deathHypernatremia

Primary symptom is Thirst Agitation, restlessness Fever Decreased level of consciousness Hypertension Pitting Edema Excessive water weight gain Thirst Thickening of spit Rough tongue Respiratory arrest and death Pitting Edema See Detailed Image at Page-Bottom, which illustrates the dynamic of Water and Sodium

MagnesiumHypomagnesemia

Behavioral disturbances Irritability and anxiety Lethargy Confusion Impaired memory and cognitive function Anorexia or loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Seizures Muscle Weakness Muscle spasms (tetany) Tics Muscle cramps (leg and foot especially) Hyperactive reflexes Impaired muscle coordination (ataxia) Tremors Involuntary eye movements and vertigo Difficulty swallowing Almost always coexists with Hypokalemia and Hypocalcemia

Hypermagnesemia

Diminished reflexes Muscle weakness to paralysis Respiratory distress Hypotension

Likelihood: Rare, except in the presence of renal failure.Reflex Test http://www.ancient-minerals.com/magnesium-deficiency/symptoms-signs/ http://www.ancient-minerals.com/magnesium-deficiency/need-more/

PotassiumHypokalemia

Dizziness Hypotension (Low blood pressure) Heart Arrhythmias Cardiac arrest Nausea and vomiting Muscle weakness Fatigue Leg cramps (calf muscle) Constipation and distensionUsually suggests hypomagnesemia because magnesium affects the utilization of potassiumHyperkalemia

Cardiac arrest - worst symptom ever Nausea Diarrhea Muscle weakness and paralysisBlood Pressure: (Often available free at pharmacies) http://www.wikihow.com/Recognize-Symptoms-of-Low-Potassium

CalciumHypocalcemia

Anxiety Irritability Twitching around the mouth Laryngospasms Seizures Enhanced neuromuscular excitability Hypotension Arrhythmia Hypercalcemia

Drowsiness Lethargy Headaches Irritability Confusion Depression Apathy Bone pain and fracture Anorexia Nausea and vomiting Constipation Kidney Stones HypertensionChvostek and Trousseau signs (hypo)

ChlorideHypochloremia

Muscle tetany (muscular twitching) Shallow, depressed breathing

Usually associated with HyponatremiaHyperchloremia

Deep, rapid breathing Weakness Diminished cognitive ability, possibly leading to coma

Water (Not an Electrolyte, but relevant)Dehydration

Dry, sticky mouth Sleepiness or tiredness children are likely to be less active than usual Thirst Decreased urine output Few or no tears when crying Dry skin Headache Constipation Dizziness or lightheadedness

Severe dehydration symptoms: Extreme thirst Irritability and confusion Very dry mouth, skin and mucous membranes Little or no urination any urine that is produced will be darker than normal Sunken eyes Shriveled and dry skin that lacks elasticity and doesn't "bounce back" when pinched into a fold Low blood pressure Rapid heartbeat Rapid breathing No tears when crying Fever In the most serious cases, delirium or unconsciousnessOverhydration

Often, no symptoms occur, but people may become confused or have seizures

Overhydration itself may not be an issue, but can lead to Hyponatremia due to loss of sodium through urine: See Hyponatremia symptoms

Note: To exceed the body's ability to excrete water, a young adult with normal kidney function would have to drink more than 6 gallons of water a day on a regular basis.Skin Turgor Pinch Test

Make as tight a fist as you can and hold it for 5-15 seconds. If you feel weak, youre dehydrated. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/basics/symptoms/con-20030056 http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/hormonal_and_metabolic_disorders/water_balance/overhydration.html http://www.healthline.com/health/overhydration#Symptoms4

Glucose(Not an Electrolyte, but relevant)Hypoglycemia

Most people feel symptoms of hypoglycemia when their blood sugar is 70 mg/dL or lower: Confusion, abnormal behavior or both, such as the inability to complete routine tasks Visual disturbances, such as double vision and blurred vision Seizures, though uncommon Loss of consciousness, though uncommon Sudden Mood Changes Unexplained fatigue Sudden nervousness Shaking, or feeling shaky Difficulty sleeping Trouble thinking clearly Dizziness Hunger Headaches Irritability Pounding heart; racing pulse/Rapid Heartbeat Pale skin Sweating Trembling Weakness AnxietyWithout treatment, more severe hypoglycemia symptoms may develop, including: Headache Feeling irritable Poor coordination Poor concentration Numbness in mouth and tongue Passing out Nightmares or bad dreams ComaHyperglycemia

Temporary hyperglycemia is often benign and asymptomatic. Blood glucose levels can rise well above normal for significant periods without producing any permanent effects or symptoms. However, chronic hyperglycemia at levels more than slightly above normal can produce a very wide variety of serious complications over a period of years, including kidney damage, neurological damage, cardiovascular damage, damage to the retina or damage to feet and legs. Polyphagia - frequent hunger, especially pronounced hunger Polydipsia - frequent thirst, especially excessive thirst Polyuria - increased volume of urination (not an increased frequency for urination) Blurred vision Fatigue (sleepiness) Weight loss Poor wound healing (cuts, scrapes, etc.) Dry mouth Dry or itchy skin Tingling in feet or heels Erectile dysfunction Recurrent infections, external ear infections (swimmer's ear) Cardiac arrhythmia Stupor Coma Seizures http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketotic_hypoglycemiaNote: symptoms that may seem to be a potential match for hypoglycemia, though recent bloodwork shows fasting glucose to be fine. It may be that carb restriction in addition to the early stages of adaptation leaves the brain with insufficient fuel (ketones or glucose). If one is not fully keto-adapted, it may require consuming more fat than calorie-targets would suggest - particularly because those resorting to ketosis are often doing so for fat loss, and may be incorporating caloric deficits. In this case, the brain is not getting enough glucose OR ketones due to lack of carbs and inefficiency of processing fat; in this case it may be reasonable to conclude that one must consume more than their target fat, until adapted, to compensate for this inefficiency.

Sources:http://www.docstoc.com/docs/63240160/Electrolyte-imbalanceshttp://www.healthline.com/health/electrolyte-disorders#Types2