Hypertonic dehydration differs from hypotonic dehydration, which is due to too little salt in the body. Isotonic dehydration occurs when you lose equal amounts of water and salt. Symptoms of ...

Losing mainly fluid is known as hypertonic dehydration – or hypernatremia. Losing mainly sodium is known as hypotonic dehydration – or hyponatremia. Types of Dehydration ...

Hospitalized children receiving hypotonic maintenance IV fluids had significantly higher risk for hyponatremia than those receiving isotonic fluids, according to a recent meta-analysis.