<Tr> <Th> ICD - 9 - CM </Th> <Td> 276 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> MeSH </Th> <Td> D014883 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> (edit on Wikidata) </Td> </Tr> <P> Electrolytes play a vital role in maintaining homeostasis within the body . They help to regulate heart and neurological function, fluid balance, oxygen delivery, acid--base balance and much more . Electrolyte imbalances can develop by the following mechanisms: excessive ingestion; diminished elimination of an electrolyte; diminished ingestion or excessive elimination of an electrolyte . </P>

When is the body said to be in the state of electrolytic imbalance