Low sodium at 122

2022-03-27 05:03:08
My mother had a fall few days ago on 10 march  due to low balance n tiredness. Also exhibited confusion n memory issues two three days after that. She was undergoing treatment for brain inflammation-antiseizure medicines,along with  diuretic, immunosuppressents, quetepine etc Did blood tests n found sodium at 122 on 22 March. Did consultation n started with two medicines Tolvapton15. One per day for 5days Sodamint 2000(3-3-3) for three days. We will be testing sodium levels after three days of medication. She appear normal except for sleepiness n difficulty in getting up.. urination is slow n reduced a bit before starting salt tablet itself. How often we should repeat test of sodium levels in blood considering she is also on diuretic due to previous history of pulmonary edema ( last year)
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Hello Your mother has Hyponatremia (low sodium) Her complaints are due to low sodium only Reason for low sodium could be two 1. Quetiapine 2. Diuretic We have to find out which caused low sodium, so that it doesn't happen again Sodamint should not be used for treatment of low sodium. Its used for treatment of kidney failure. Sodium has to be monitored atleast once in 24 hours
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Diagnose the reason for Low sodium ad treat it Tolvaptan is a temporary solution only Sodium will become low again if we don't find the cause

Answered2022-03-27 13:47:26

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