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Can excessive daily water intake lead to hyponatremia?
Query: Hello doctor, The last two weeks have been full of suffering. I have increased my intake of water since I came to know about the benefits of the same. However, I am scared now that I have read about water intoxication. I have been experiencing headaches and nausea, and I have noticed that I am not u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Thanks for briefing me regarding the problem of concern. While drinking plenty of water is generally a good idea, it is possible to consume too much water, particularly if you are not used to drinking large amounts... Read Full »
How is frequent drop in sodium level treated?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is out of a coma and on regular physiotherapy. However, we have a major concern now with frequent drops in his sodium level. Every five to six days his sodium level drops to 110-120. When that happens, his consciousness level goes down and stops body movement or response. He ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to note that he is having problems with sodium levels. I suggest the following. Disturbances in sodium level indicate that there has been damage to the brain structures (hypothalamus) that control the levels of sodium in the blood. One should identify the co... Read Full »
My symptoms of hyponatremia are not improving even after taking tablet Tolvaptan 30 mg. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from hyponatremia, senile dementia, and insomnia. I am presently taking the following medicines:1. Tablet Lamez (Lamotrigine) 12.5 mg.2. Tablet Bisoprolol 2.5 mg.3. Tablet Memantine 5 mg. 4. Tablet Nexito Plus (Clonazepam + Escitalopram Oxalate).5. Tablet Tolvaptan 30 mg ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. I would suggest that rather than focusing on curing hyponatremia, we should focus on its cause. Hyponatremia is a known complication of tablet Nexito plus. You are taking tablet Tolvaptan 30 mg, which is ... Read Full »
Why does my mom's BP keeps fluctuating so much?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother's blood pressure got raised up to 160/140 mmHg before two days. I took her to the hospital. Because of pandemics, they did not allow us to get admitted. They gave me some medicines. After taking it, her blood pressure became normal. But she has weakness with a feeling of dizzin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please mention whether she has a past history of hypertension or she was taking any medication before having this episode. A sudden rise in blood pressure can occur due to stress, anxiety, and pain. If she is a known hypertensive patient, then... Read Full »
What could be done for the semi-conscious state of my mother-in-law?
Query: Hello doctor, This query concerns my mother in law. She has an imbalance of sodium due to which she becomes semi-conscious. Her condition has not improved since more than six months now. When I enquired with her doctor, he says that her health will remain this way throughout her life. She was oper... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have seen the reports attached by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your mother in law is diagnosed with multiple conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, left ventricular dysfunction ... Read Full »
Why do I have an urge to urinate immediately after 15 to 20 minutes of water intake?
Query: Hi doctor,I drink more water, so I have a swelling in the mouth and chest. I follow keto diet for the past two mouth. I eat tablet Metformin, tablet Losartan, tablet Sucralfate, and tablet Pantoprazole. My sodium level is 135 mEq/L. Earlier it was 140 mEq/L. All my X-ray and CT scan reports are norm... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Do you have similar symptoms now? How is the urine flow? Is it normal and adequate? Read Full »