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What Is The Remedy For Irritational Mental State?
My mother is 77 years old and within the last few months her mental state has become irrational. She has had many tests including an MRI. Nothing is pyshcially wrong with her. She does not drink any water or fluids at all. I fear she is dehydrated. She has mental issues I believe. Her memory is fine. She remembers things I dont. Could she be dehydrated and how long before damage to her kidneys would occur.
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Is it true that she takes no fluid at all? Usually one will not survive for more than 1-2 days ,esp in old age. If this is true, there can be a Psychotic disease . I strongly advice to get her admitted in a hospital immediately
The effect on kidneys would have already started in such a situation.
DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA
Is it true that she takes no fluid at all? Usually one will not survive for more than 1-2 days ,esp in old age. If this is true, there can be a Psychotic disease . I strongly advice to get her admitted in a hospital immediately
The effect on kidneys would have already started in such a situation.
DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA
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