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Are Sodium Levels Of 111 And BP 190/100 A Concern?

My sister in law was admitted Monday with a sodium level111 BP 190/100 they have done labs with show low na, K, and cl but not much else, CT/ MRI brain, chest, abd, pelvis, EKG,echo, and today eeg... Still no dx.. She is 60 yo. Had Rou-n-y surgery 11 years ago. chronic pain issues, She is edematous and looks 50lbs heavier than she did 3 weeks ago. She is disoriented and confused....they seem to be doing the right tests but nothing is coming up...any thoughts?
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Hello,

The sodium level indicates it could be due to water retention, she would require medication to produce more urine. Please take her to see a nephrologist immediately.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Haleema Yezdani, General & Family Physician
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Are Sodium Levels Of 111 And BP 190/100 A Concern?

Hello, The sodium level indicates it could be due to water retention, she would require medication to produce more urine. Please take her to see a nephrologist immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Haleema Yezdani, General & Family Physician