The mental and emotional effects of low blood sodium levels including confusion, agitation, seizures, and altered consciousness that can be mistaken for psychiatric symptoms.
Example: Elderly patients presenting with confusion, hallucinations, or agitation due to sodium imbalance from medications or medical conditions rather than primary mental illness.
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