Thirst in elderly subjects

Naitoh, M.; Burrell, L.M.

Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging 2(3): 172-177

1998


ISSN/ISBN: 1279-7707
PMID: 10995062
Document Number: 488152
The hormonal changes associated with ageing, the occurrence of other medical condition and the use of medications increases the likelihood of conditions such as hyper- and hypo-natremia. Awareness of the homeostatic changes with age and the relations with disease and drugs will lead better management of fluid disorders in the elderly patient and hopefully a reduction in morbidity and mortality.

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