Month: January 2019
Hyponatraemia
Posted on January 14, 2019 by adminIn Medical
More common in patients older then 60 yo presenting with nausea malaise , headache confusion gait disturbance progressing to seizure and eterioration of conscious state.
May be associated with vomiting , diarrhea kidney disease , diuretic use/ abuse pituitary disease , medication side effect Inappropriate fluid intake.
Treatment initially is by fluid restriction and salt supplementation after review of medication.