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Low Sodium level 116mmol/L
My father's sodium level is 116mmol/L and chloride 86.1. He is also suffering from High BP and diabetes. There are no specific symptoms but he does feel weak at times. Please advice.
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Dr. Yatin Kukreja
General Physician
21 yrs exp
Delhi
Sodium levels of 116 mmol/L with other comorbities is not a good sign. He should be hospitalized and screened for any other underlying issues. He needs intravenous Saline for correction of the levels.
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Get him hospitalised to avoid further complications
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