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Posted On : 30 Oct 2022

What is the indication of investigation for s sodium and s potassium in cases of diarrhea?

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P

Prashant Soni

convulsion
lethargy

1 year ago

T

Tariq ahamad

if there are signs of elecrolyte imbalance

1 year ago

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lucian mitro

conscious alterations

1 year ago

P

priyanka vidhani

electrolyte imbalance

1 year ago

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abbas Almamri

Dehydration that need to be admitted for iv fluid for rehydration

1 year ago

Answer 1

In cases of moderate to severe dehydration rule out hyponatermic, isonatremic, or hypernatremic dehydration. Also to rule out hypokalemia.