Study of the Determinant Factors in Seizure Following Gastroenteritis in Children Admitted in Aswan University Hospital

Background: Diarrhea is a leading cause of illness and death in children developing countries, where an estimated 1300 million episodes 3.2 deaths occur under-5 children. About 80% due to diarrhea the first 2 years life. Convulsions may during diarrheic illness. Children develop febrile seizures if fever accompanies diarrhea. Objective: The aim current work was investigate prevalence determinant risk factors seizure with gastroenteritis admitted Aswan University Hospital Egypt. Patients Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study included total 60 having seizure, attending at Hospital. conducted between April 2019 end September 2019. Results: 46.7% cases had mild fever, 61.7% >5 days, vomiting frequency > 3 times per day 73%. Mean serum calcium 5.55 ± 0.614 mg/dl, mean potassium 4.72 0.632mmol/L, sodium 135.67 ±5.82 mmol/L PH 7.36 ±0.694. Acidosis hyponatremia were most frequent disorder among patients. High grade days more than significantly patients convulsion compared non-convulsion patients. Conclusion: Electrolyte impairment fairly common acute gastroenteritis. for 5 >3 day, blood urea nitrogen, found be significant predictors convulsion.