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What Causes UTI, Low Sodium And Dehydration In Elderly?
My mother is 91 yrs old. She was admitted to the hospital with a UTI, low sodium and dehydration. They put her on Cepro (Antibiotic) not sure i spelled it correctly. The UTI has cleared up but her sodium levels continue to fall. Her Dr has her on Trazadone to help her sleep, she takes a thyroid supplement for hypo thyroidism for 60 yrs) , and a low dose statin for elevated cholesterol. She is dis-oriented, very weak, and is not getting better. She has always been very healthy, her entire life with no significant problems. She takes a senior multi vitamin, fish oil, calcium, and a glusosamin tablet each day in addition to her prescriptions I mentioned above. Could the low sodium be the reason for her decline? What would you do if you had a patient with these symptons?
Thu, 6 Aug 2015
Hello
Thanks for query.
Symptoms like disorientation ,weakness insomnia are due to low serum Sodium levels resulting out of dehydration and water aand electrolyte imbalance .
Her symptoms will get resolved once her sodium levels are corrected to normal
You need her to get admitted in hospital for a day or two and give her I.V fluids containing high sodium Chloride which will help to increase her sodium level along with Soda mint tablets orally .
She has to drink more water mixed with lime will help het to maintain proper hydration and electrolyte balance .
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query.
Symptoms like disorientation ,weakness insomnia are due to low serum Sodium levels resulting out of dehydration and water aand electrolyte imbalance .
Her symptoms will get resolved once her sodium levels are corrected to normal
You need her to get admitted in hospital for a day or two and give her I.V fluids containing high sodium Chloride which will help to increase her sodium level along with Soda mint tablets orally .
She has to drink more water mixed with lime will help het to maintain proper hydration and electrolyte balance .
Dr.Patil.
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