Abstract:Mild and clinically insignificant electrolyte disturbances are a well-recognised complication of all bowel preparation. Seizure as a complication is very rare. Magnesium citrate, a hyperosmolar substance, is often used for bowel preparation before colonoscopy and colon surgery. We report a 74-years-old female, with no prior history of seizures, who had her first seizure associated with hyponatremia following ingestion of magnesium citrate for bowel preparation. A careful correction of serum sodium must be unde… Show more
Severe hyponatremia is life-threatening in hospitalized patients. We present an elderly female who developed severe hyponatremia, seizure, and loss of consciousness after taking polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution before colonoscopy.The risk of hyponatremia with PEG for colon preparation in elderly susceptible patients is high. We review the relevant literature.
Severe hyponatremia is life-threatening in hospitalized patients. We present an elderly female who developed severe hyponatremia, seizure, and loss of consciousness after taking polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution before colonoscopy.The risk of hyponatremia with PEG for colon preparation in elderly susceptible patients is high. We review the relevant literature.
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