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| Sick cell syndrome | |
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| Other names | Cell sickness syndrome |
Sick cell syndrome is a medical condition characterised by reduced functioning of the cellularNa+/K+ pump,[1] which is responsible for maintaining the internal ion homeostasis. The clinical result is a rise in blood K+ level and drop of blood Na+ levels
There are a wide range of possible pathological conditions that can cause sick cell syndrome, including:[citation needed]
This syndrome is well known in the field ofpalliative medicine as many terminal patients develop this condition.[citation needed]
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