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Rl and ns saline
My father age 72 is feeling very weak he is also having hypertension and diabetic, recently in his blood test his electrolyte level are reported as
sodium 134.86
Pottasium 3.31
Chloride 100.40
So doctor has prescribed him saline rl and ns does it will help in fullfiilling electrolyte and re gain strength
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All that I can say is that you don't expect any guarantee. The IV Fluids bootles that you have mentioned have Sodium and Potassium. But how much strength he can gain by taking these IV Fluids, only time will tell.
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Najeeb T
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9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Need to know more detailed history and clinical examination for further evaluation and management
Kindly consult 😊🙏
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your father's report he have mild hyponatremia.
You have query about the RL and NS saline .
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Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment.
Health Tips
Please follow good life style as
take plenty of fluid and
take less spicy and fatty foods and
take protein containing food in the diet and
do breathing exercises regularly with yoga and meditation and
keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
Yes,its fine
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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