Patient's question:
My child was hospitalized for 17 days due to pneumonia (milk aspiration). The discharge diagnosis document stated that the child had pneumonia and hyponatremia, but the doctor never mentioned the hyponatremia to us. How should we supplement sodium for the child's hyponatremia?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal aspiration pneumonia requires timely use of antibiotics and can only return to normal after anti-inflammatory treatment. Hyponatremia is a complication. Based on the results of blood sodium and blood chloride, the amount of supplements usually needs to be continuously administered for several days, and blood electrolytes need to be rechecked. Timely correction is necessary to avoid other severe complications. It is recommended to consult a doctor in detail about the child's specific condition and receive targeted treatment.