Glucose polymer regimens and hypernatraemia.
A 3 year old boy who had glutaric aciduria diagnosed at 22 months of age was admitted with a history of lethargy, vomiting, and fever. He had been receiving glucose polymers as part of his dietary management. He was severely hypernatraemic, but after resuscitation and rehydration made a good recovery. The possible aetiology of his hypernatraemia is discussed.
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Department of Child Health, St. George's Hospital Medical School, London.
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D000592:Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000178:diet therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003681:Dehydration / Q000209:etiology; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000150:complications; D005947:Glucose / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005977:Glutarates / Q000652:urine*; D006801:Humans; D006955:Hypernatremia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011108:Polymers
D005977:Glutarates; D011108:Polymers; D005947:Glucose