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You don't have to wait until next week and the next blood test. Call your doctor's office and request a ring back. I'm sure somebody will be happy to explain what's happening, and what your doctor is checking.
What symptoms do you have? How is your underlying health?
Several years ago, my mom, who was 88, presented with bp of 240 over 120. She was taken by ambulance to the ER and found to have low sodium.
So, she was in the hospital due to hyponeutremia, but of course there were other issues.
Were you given salt tablets or told to restrict liquids?