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Sodium level low
How critical is sodium low situation in a persion of age 65, will this occur again. He had some medical after that this issue started, he never had this before.
Yeah, usually in old age after 60years we commonly come across this issue, this is because of multiple factors like less intake of oral salt, hypothyroidism, certain medications like hydochlothiazide given for BP control, chronic kidney disease, SIADH, high blood sugars, low serum protein
Next Steps
stop if any offending drug, oral salt intake, check thyroid profile, kidney function tests, serum proteins and blood sugar levels
Health Tips
sufficient oral salt intake, proper medications, less of free fluid intake, maintain hydration in form of ORS not only plain water,
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