Chloride in Bhopal
Understanding Chloride in Bhopal
What is Chloride in Bhopal?
A Chloride test measures the levels of chloride, an important electrolyte, in your body. This test is performed to evaluate your overall health or as a follow-up test for ongoing conditions like high blood pressure or problems related to the kidneys, liver, or heart. This test is often done as part of a routine health checkup.
What does Chloride measure?
A Chloride test measures the amount of chloride in your body. Chloride is present in all body fluids and is found in the highest concentration in the blood and extracellular fluid (fluid present outside the cells). The body gets most of the chloride through dietary salt (sodium chloride or NaCl) and a small amount through other food items. The required amount of chloride is absorbed in the body and the excess amount is excreted by the kidneys through urine. When the chloride is combined with sodium it is mostly found in nature as salt. Chloride generally increases or decreases in direct relationship to sodium but may also change without any changes in sodium levels when there are problems with the body's pH. Usually, the normal blood chloride level remains steady with a slight fall after meals (because the stomach produces hydrochloric acid using chloride from the blood after we eat food).