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What Causes Frequent Urination And Lethargy?
Question: my son is feeling unwell age 27 blood pressure 107 over 52 pulse 54
Also been urinating a lot during the night, hasn't slept, feels a little clammy to touch, very lethargic now
Also only weighs 57 kg, can't seem to gain weight eats very well
Also been urinating a lot during the night, hasn't slept, feels a little clammy to touch, very lethargic now
Also only weighs 57 kg, can't seem to gain weight eats very well
Brief Answer:
investigation is required...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
his vital signs are fine. What raises concerns is the increased frequency of urination and lethargic state. In a patient like him the first thing to check should be the blood sugar. Diabetes may cause all these symptoms... (frequent urination, loosing weight, being sleepy).
A general check-up would be helpful. The following tests would have to be included: complete blood count, urea, creatinine, glucose, transaminases, sodium, potassium, calcium, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), urinalysis and C-reactive protein.
Depending on the results, more tests might be needed.
The complete blood count may detect anemia. High urea and creatinine are very important indicators of renal disease. Glucose can be high in diabetes. The transaminases can be found high in various disorders that cause sleepiness. The electrolytes should always be checked in sleepy patients. The same applies for TSH. C-RP may help to detect a not so obvious infection. Finally the urinalysis may detect a urinary tract infection or other problems in the kidneys.
If he's done any tests so far, please upload the results. They will be very helpful.
Kind regards!
investigation is required...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
his vital signs are fine. What raises concerns is the increased frequency of urination and lethargic state. In a patient like him the first thing to check should be the blood sugar. Diabetes may cause all these symptoms... (frequent urination, loosing weight, being sleepy).
A general check-up would be helpful. The following tests would have to be included: complete blood count, urea, creatinine, glucose, transaminases, sodium, potassium, calcium, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), urinalysis and C-reactive protein.
Depending on the results, more tests might be needed.
The complete blood count may detect anemia. High urea and creatinine are very important indicators of renal disease. Glucose can be high in diabetes. The transaminases can be found high in various disorders that cause sleepiness. The electrolytes should always be checked in sleepy patients. The same applies for TSH. C-RP may help to detect a not so obvious infection. Finally the urinalysis may detect a urinary tract infection or other problems in the kidneys.
If he's done any tests so far, please upload the results. They will be very helpful.
Kind regards!
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