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What are the causes and characteristics of chloride imbalances?

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What are the causes and characteristics of chloride imbalances?

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Hypochloremia is a decrease in chloride in the ECF. Hypochloremia is caused by gastrointestinal fluid loss and causes muscle twitching and slow, shallow breathing. Hyperchloremia is an increase in the level of chloride in the ECF and causes muscle weakness; deep, rapid breathing; lethargy; and unconsciousness.