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Could Low Sodium In An Elderly Man Lead To Confusion, Appetite Loss, The Inability To Walk Independently, Blurred Vision And Reduced Communication?

My 85 year old father presented with confusion, no appetite, the inability to walk on his own, blurry vision, reaching for things that are not there, mean, and not answering appropriately. After being in the hospital for 2 days, the only diagnosis is low sodium. I keep feeling they are missing something. Any ideas?
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Hello,

Yes, low sodium can be one of the cause that cause mostly neurological signs and symptoms. Probably he doesn’t feed well recently and after a short treatment usually the patient improves. If not than there are a lot of other factors contributing to this. Please discuss with his treating doctor if you think something is missing.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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Could Low Sodium In An Elderly Man Lead To Confusion, Appetite Loss, The Inability To Walk Independently, Blurred Vision And Reduced Communication?

Hello, Yes, low sodium can be one of the cause that cause mostly neurological signs and symptoms. Probably he doesn’t feed well recently and after a short treatment usually the patient improves. If not than there are a lot of other factors contributing to this. Please discuss with his treating doctor if you think something is missing. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist