Restlessness after Surgery

2026-04-27 16:06:08
My 78-year-old grand father had recent hip surgery 15 days ago Initially (few days after surgery), he had: confusion and delirium which improved after we started melatonin 3mg. But for the last 3 days: during daytime he is mostly normal At night (after ~9 PM), he becomes very restless: keeps turning left - straight continuously cannot stay in one position even for a few seconds asks to sit every 10–15 minutes, sits briefly, then lies down and repeats appears sleepy but unable to fall asleep There are no hallucinations now, but restlessness is severe. His reports show low sodium (129). His sugar in today morning - 78 2 hours After lunch (just 2 spoon) - 90 He is also eating very little. He doesn't like taste of anything at all. No juice, no food nothing. He's hardly eating 2-3 spoon. So somehow I started giving him ORS twice a day. And yes He's very stubborn person - doesn't like to go or stay in hospitals. even for broken bone surgery we had to convince him too much.
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Answered2026-05-18 13:36:23

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Answered2026-05-03 11:03:39

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Old age and His metabolic abnormalities will lead to this

Answered2026-04-29 19:29:09

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Maybe putting dns rl  ns cud serv the purpose...urine output measurement kidney status shud be checked in.. abg needed..ct brain..needed to rule out seizures...review by psychiatrist for delirium and sleep issues..

Answered2026-04-29 07:21:51

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It can be due to low salt, anxiety,anemia lacunar infarct in brain. Feed him rehydrating salty fluids, tab sodamint one every 6 to 8 hours. If one diuretics, stop it. Consult his treating physician.

Answered2026-04-28 23:41:17

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Hyponatrimia Better to consult n treated for hyponatrmia

Answered2026-04-28 11:22:58

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The severe night-time restlessness and confusion your grandfather is experiencing are classic signs of Post-Operative Delirium, likely triggered and worsened by Hyponatremia (Low Sodium levels of 129). In elderly patients, even a slight drop in sodium can lead to significant neurological symptoms, including agitation, sleep disturbances, and altered mental status
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Sodium Correction: Sodium level 129 requires immediate medical supervision. You should consult his operating surgeon or an internal medicine specialist. They may need to administer IV saline or specific sodium-correcting fluids. Caution: Sodium must be corrected slowly to avoid neurological complications. ​Fluid Management: Since he is already taking ORS twice a day, ensure he isn't drinking excessive plain water, which can further dilute the sodium in his blood. ​Environmental Support: Keep his room well-lit during the day and very dim/quiet at night to help reset his sleep-wake cycle. Use familiar objects or photos nearby to keep him 'oriented' to his surroundings. ​Nutrition: Try small, frequent high-protein feeds. If he dislikes the taste of everything, consult a dietician for electrolyte-balanced liquid supplements that are easier to consume than solid food. ​Monitor Sugar: His morning sugar (78) is on the lower side of normal. Ensure he gets some form of glucose/carbohydrates regularly to prevent hypoglycemia-induced confusion.
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Answered2026-04-28 11:08:35

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Low sodium itself can cause restlessness confusion, especially after surgery this needs proper evaluation and correction, please book a consult and I’ll guide you step by step.

Answered2026-04-28 10:02:03

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Consult neurophysician for that,,medical supervision is much needed

Answered2026-04-28 09:24:38

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Consult a neurologist and physican in hospital. He need immediate attention . May be electrolytes imbalance

Answered2026-04-28 09:18:39

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-05-02 18:01:26

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Postoperative hallucinations

Answered2026-04-30 15:19:13

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Need few more details. Kindly consult for further evaluation

Answered2026-04-29 14:37:46

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-04-29 05:48:38

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Neurological concerns required.

Answered2026-04-28 09:29:59

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