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Electrolyte Dysregulation

Meaning

Electrolyte dysregulation refers to a pathological disturbance in the concentration or balance of essential charged minerals, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, within the body’s fluid compartments. These imbalances can manifest as either a deficiency (hypo-) or an excess (hyper-) of a specific ion, critically disrupting normal cellular excitability and signaling processes. Clinically, this dysregulation can present with a wide spectrum of severity, ranging from mild, often asymptomatic changes to severe, life-threatening derangements affecting cardiac rhythm and neurological function. Precise maintenance of electrolyte homeostasis is a fundamental requirement for systemic biological balance.