6. Copper cookware. Copper leaches into food when heated, prompting the FDA to caution against using unlined copper for general use. Accordingly, the cooking surfaces are usually lined with tin, nickel or stainless steel. Coated copper cookware can lose its protective layer if damaged or scoured.
FREE subscriptions for doctors and students... click here. You have 3 open access pages. Hepatosplenomegaly is enlargement of both the spleen and liver. Causes include: infection: acute viral hepatitis. infectious mononucleosis.
Alcohol Consumption and Hyponatremia. One major cause of sodium depletion is liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis -- or reduced liver function and liver scarring -- can be caused by long-term alcohol abuse. Hyponatremia can also be caused by vomiting and increased urination, both of which can be side effects of alcohol consumption. Dehydration -- which can result from drinking alcohol -- may also lead to sodium depletion. Other Causes of Hyponatremia Hyponatremia is an electrolyte disorder caused by an imbalance of water and salt levels in the body.