Symptoms of electrolyte disorder in the elderly

summary

The disorder of water and electrolyte metabolism is very common in clinic. Many organ system diseases, some systemic pathological processes, can cause or accompanied by water, electrolyte metabolic disorders; Some changes in the external environment and some iatrogenic factors, such as improper use of drugs, can also lead to the disorder of water and electrolyte metabolism. Symptoms of electrolyte disorder in the elderly? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of electrolyte disorder in the elderly

Physical symptoms, slow pulse, early blood pressure slightly increased, late blood pressure decreased, irregular breathing, arrhythmia, etc. Neuromuscular symptoms, early performance of muscle pain, weakness, obvious at the end of the extremities, extremities have abnormal numbness and cold sensation and other autonomic nerve symptoms.

Mental symptoms in the early stage are apathy, slow response to the outside world, excitement, emotional instability, restlessness, etc. in severe cases, consciousness disorder, drowsiness, coma, etc.

In mild cases, mental activity decreased, weakness, fatigue and other inhibition state, emotional indifference, few words, little movement, slow action, numbness state,; In severe cases, there were disturbance of consciousness, drowsiness, drowsiness, confusion of consciousness, delirium and coma.

matters needing attention

Should pay attention to timely supplement body water, avoid drinking strong tea, to drink warm water or mild tea water is appropriate, had better not drink carbonated drinks and sugary drinks. People who like sports and sweat more should pay attention to supplement water containing electrolytes to supplement electrolytes lost from sweat.