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Confusion, panick problems after chemo..

2017-08-24 12:13:39
My Father is undergoing chemo and radiation therapy for ca larynx. After second chemo{once in three weeks} he started behaving in a weird way.. Moving hands while sleeping, speaking while sleeping and getting confused etc. Doctor is saying it is due to low sodium, and currently injecting ns and dns.. but sodium levels are not coming up. 114-124-121-124 ..Are the values for last four days. Please suggest.
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Give time to your doctor and the body of the patient to work up..yes he may be right as Delirium occurs most commonly due to Metabolic disturbances...also get a Psychiatrist reference done to control the situation.. regards

Answered2017-08-27 03:50:16

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