Analyzing the Prevalence of Serum Electrolyte Disturbance in Children with Acute Diarrhea and Dehydration

Objective: To study serum electrolyte derangements among children with acute diarrhea presenting dehydration. Study Design: Cross-sectional and descriptive study. Place Duration of Study: This was conducted at Poonch Medical College, Rawlakot Shalamar & Dental Lahore in the duration from January, 2022 to June, 2022. Methods: There were 132 severe The ages ranged one year twelve. Children's comprehensive demographic information gathered after written consent obtained parents. We took a blood sample 5 ml estimated Sodium potassium levels. All data analyzed SPSS 23.0. Results: majority male 82 (62.1%). Mean age cases 2.2±3.11 years. Frequency dehydration noted 52 (38.6%) cases, mild 60 (45.5%) moderate 20 (15.2%) cases. hyponatremia hypokalemia 85 (64.4%) 53 (40.2%) children. Conclusion: Our results show that have an increased risk developing hypokalemia. Significant correlations found between hyponatremia, hypokalemia, age, gender, degrees Keywords: Hypokalemia, Dehydration, Acute Diarrhea, Children