Open AccessHyponatremia‐induced generalized seizure after taking polyethylene glycol for colon preparation—A case report and brief review of the literature
Author(s) -
Seyrafian Shiva,
Sebghatollahi Vahid,
Bastani Bahar
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.6247
Subject(s) - hyponatremia , medicine , colonoscopy , polyethylene glycol , peg ratio , intensive care medicine , anesthesia , colorectal cancer , finance , cancer , chemical engineering , engineering , economics
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.