Electrolyte Report Reader | Sodium Potassium Chloride Interpretation

Q: Can vomiting affect potassium?

Yes. Vomiting may contribute to potassium loss.

Section 1 — Required Results

Sodium (Na) mmol/L

Please enter a value between 90 and 200 mmol/L.

Potassium (K) mmol/L

Please enter a value between 1 and 10 mmol/L.

Chloride (Cl) mmol/L

Please enter a value between 50 and 150 mmol/L.

Section 2 — Optional Context

Blood glucose level mmol/L — optional

High blood sugar may influence sodium levels.

Do you have diabetes or high blood sugar?

Have you been told you have kidney disease or reduced kidney function?

Section 3 — Symptoms (Optional)

Unusual muscle weakness or difficulty standing/walking

Muscle cramps or spasms

Palpitations or abnormal heartbeats

Vomiting

Diarrhoea

Confusion or unusual drowsiness

Section 4 — Medicines (Optional)

Do you take water tablets/diuretics?

e.g. furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide

Do you take medicines such as enalapril, losartan or similar blood pressure medicines?

Do you take spironolactone or potassium supplements?

Overall Summary

Sodium Interpretation

Potassium Interpretation

Chloride Interpretation

Combined Pattern

Important Symptoms Noted

Suggested Next Steps

Seek Urgent Medical Advice If You Have:

Severe weakness
Palpitations or abnormal heartbeats
Confusion or unusual drowsiness
Repeated vomiting
Severe diarrhoea
Seizures
Severe electrolyte abnormalities

This tool provides educational information only. Electrolyte abnormalities may sometimes require urgent medical assessment. It cannot diagnose, prescribe treatment or replace clinical assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.

Understanding Your Electrolyte Report

Educational information about common electrolyte findings and what they may mean.

Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride help regulate fluid balance, nerve function and muscle activity. They are measured in a blood test and are an important part of your overall health assessment.

Potassium is important for muscle and heart function. Abnormal potassium levels — either too low or too high — may sometimes affect heart rhythm and muscle strength. Large abnormalities in potassium may sometimes require urgent assessment.

Vomiting and diarrhoea can lead to fluid and electrolyte loss. This may cause abnormalities in potassium and sodium levels. Prolonged or severe vomiting or diarrhoea with associated weakness or palpitations should be medically assessed.

Sodium helps regulate body fluid balance and brain function. Low sodium may be associated with fluid retention, vomiting, diarrhoea, hormonal conditions or kidney conditions. High sodium may occur with dehydration or other medical conditions.

Yes. Some blood pressure medicines and diuretics may affect electrolyte levels. Diuretics may cause potassium loss. ACE inhibitors, ARBs and potassium-sparing diuretics may raise potassium levels. Always discuss any concerns about your medicines with your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. It provides educational interpretation only. Diagnosing electrolyte disorders requires clinical assessment, symptom evaluation and laboratory testing. This tool is designed to help you understand common findings on an electrolyte report, not to provide a medical diagnosis.

Potassium is important for heart and muscle function. Very low or very high potassium levels can sometimes affect heart rhythm. If your potassium is significantly outside the normal range, medical assessment is recommended.

Yes. Vomiting may contribute to potassium loss and may be associated with low potassium levels. Prolonged or repeated vomiting with associated weakness or palpitations should be medically assessed.

High blood sugar may influence measured sodium levels. When blood sugar is significantly elevated, the measured sodium on a blood test may appear lower than the true sodium level. If you have diabetes and an abnormal sodium result, your doctor will consider this when assessing the result.

Yes. Some medicines may influence sodium or potassium levels. Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs and potassium supplements are among the medicines that may affect electrolyte levels. Always discuss any concerns with your doctor.

Disclaimer: This tool is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Electrolyte abnormalities may sometimes require urgent medical assessment. Do not make clinical decisions based solely on the output of this tool. If you are concerned about your health, seek medical advice promptly.