Electrolyte imbalance seizures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 key electrolytes which, if deranged, can lead to seizures?
A
sodium (hyper and hypo) and calcium (especially hypo)
2
Q
In addition to sodium and calcium, what are 4 other metabolic abnormalities which can cause seizure?
A
- Hypoglycaemia
- Uraemia
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Porphyria
