Symptoms of electrolyte disorders in children

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There are many electric ions in the human body, such as sodium ion, potassium ion and so on. If the content of these ions changes abnormally, it means that there is electrolyte disorder. The more common phenomenon of electrolyte disorder is water poisoning or dehydration and body edema. In addition, if hypokalemia or hyperkalemia occurs, it also indicates that the body electrolyte disorder. If the baby has electrolyte disorder, it may be caused by sudden sweating, sometimes it can also be caused by a cold and fever. Tell us about the symptoms of children's electrolyte disorder.

Symptoms of electrolyte disorders in children

Once the baby has electrolyte disorder, there will be no strength in the whole body, showing the phenomenon of decreased activity, and the baby's muscles may twitch, there may be muscle spasm. Once the baby appears electrolyte disorder, then the body will become very weak, and will often cry.

After some babies appear electrolyte disorder phenomenon, even consciousness will become fuzzy, often dizzy and even syncope. Electrolyte disorders can make people feel very dry mouth, and there may be a situation, the patient's urine volume will be reduced, and the number of urination per day will be reduced.

Severe electrolyte disorders can cause coma and slow heart rate, which can lead to seizures in people with epilepsy. After electrolyte disorder, blood pressure will gradually decrease, and limb coordination ability will become very poor, some patients will show palpitation.

matters needing attention

In order to prevent electrolyte disorder, do not let the child suddenly vigorous exercise, and then a lot of sweat. Children's exercise must be carried out step by step, and adults should let children drink more water. If the baby can eat, let children eat some food containing calcium and potassium.