High levels of chloride may indicate: Dehydration. Kidney disease. Acidosis, a condition in which you have too much acid in your blood.
What are symptoms of high chloride?
Symptoms
- fluid retention.
- high blood pressure.
- muscle weakness, spasms, or twitches.
- irregular heart rate.
- confusion, difficulty concentrating, and personality changes.
- numbness or tingling.
- seizures and convulsions.
What do you do if your chloride is high?
The exact treatment for hyperchloremia will depend on its cause: For dehydration, treatment will include hydration. If you received too much saline, the supply of saline will be stopped until you recover. If your medications are causing the issue, your doctor might modify or stop the medication.
