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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==What are the Symptoms of | ==What are the Symptoms of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state== | ||
The following signs and symptoms are indicative of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state especially in an elderly diabetic patient: | |||
*[[Nausea]] and [[vomiting]] | |||
*Excessive [[thirst]] | |||
*Dry [[skin]] and mouth | |||
*[[Frequent urination]] | |||
*[[Fatigue]] | |||
*[[Loss of appetite]] | |||
*[[Weakness]] | |||
*[[Confusion]], [[stupor]] that may progress to [[coma]] | |||
==What Causes (disease name)?== | ==What Causes (disease name)?== | ||
Revision as of 20:49, 25 September 2017
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Overview
What are the Symptoms of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
The following signs and symptoms are indicative of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state especially in an elderly diabetic patient:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Excessive thirst
- Dry skin and mouth
- Frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Confusion, stupor that may progress to coma
What Causes (disease name)?
Who is at Highest Risk?
Diagnosis
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?
Treatment Options
Where to find Medical Care for (Disease name)?
Medical care for (disease name) can be found here.
Prevention
What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible Complications
Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm