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What Causes Disturbed Sleep, Confusion And Weakness After Triple Bypass Surgery?

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Posted on Thu, 11 Aug 2016
Question: Hi, my father had a triple bypass surgery on Tuesday, he is having a lot of trouble in recovery. He is very sleepy, cannot open his right eye properly, he is very confused and weak. He also suffers from diabetes and high blood pressure. I live interstate and am not sure if this is normal or if I should fly over (I have 4 kids at home).
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your father need immediate medical attention.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.

Your father need immediate clinical evaluation.
These type of symptoms may be due to -
- Electrolyte abnormalities which may be related to medicines or kidney problem.
- abnormally high or low blood sugar levels.
- Abnormal high or low blood pressure.
- Related to brain.

All this need to be ruled out by detailed clinical examination and following investigations -
- Complete blood count.
- Random blood sugar level.
- Renal function test.
- Arterial blood gas.
- Liver function test.
- Urine examination.

So better to consult ER of hospital where your father has underwent surgery.

Hope this helps you.

Regards,
Dr. Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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What Causes Disturbed Sleep, Confusion And Weakness After Triple Bypass Surgery?

Brief Answer: Your father need immediate medical attention. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your question. Noted your concern. Your father need immediate clinical evaluation. These type of symptoms may be due to - - Electrolyte abnormalities which may be related to medicines or kidney problem. - abnormally high or low blood sugar levels. - Abnormal high or low blood pressure. - Related to brain. All this need to be ruled out by detailed clinical examination and following investigations - - Complete blood count. - Random blood sugar level. - Renal function test. - Arterial blood gas. - Liver function test. - Urine examination. So better to consult ER of hospital where your father has underwent surgery. Hope this helps you. Regards, Dr. Abhay Mali. Diabetologist.