A review of water balance in ageing in health and disease

摘要: The elderly are at increased risk of changes in body water and sodium, often accompanying comorbid disease states, which associated with mortality. clinical assessment the hydration status an patient is difficult care physician relies on both picture laboratory investigation. Although still contentious, research suggests that may appreciate thirst less readily. However, healthy be able to produce enhanced vasopressin response osmotic stimulation compared their younger counterparts, possibly reduced renal function. these systems, when combined coincident disease, place patients imbalance electrolyte disturbance.