An elderly patient has been brought to emergency with H/O convulsion at home. His comorbid illness are DM & IHD on medications. On physical examination, he is disoriented. His Blood Glucose= 84, Serum Na= 105, Blood urea= 29, serum creatinine= 1.4, serum potassium= 4.0. His neuroimaging is within normal limits. What are the possible risk factors for his electrolyte disturbance in the elderly and how will you manage the emergency

The elderly patient presenting to the emergency department with a history of convulsion at home and electrolyte disturbances, including hyponatremia …

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