Electrolytes Disturbance in Infant

Prevalence of Electrolyte Disturbances in Infants and Children With Gastrointestinal Diseases

Prevalence of electrolyte disturbances in infants and children with gastrointestinal diseases

Prevalence of electrolyte disturbances in infants and children with gastrointestinal diseases

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients from one month till 4 years who will be admitted to Gastroenterology unit in (AUCH) and diagnosed with a gastrointestinal disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1-Neonates >1 month & those <4 years . 2-Patients with acute or chronic kidney diseases that alter electrolyte balance. 3-Patients with endocrine disorders affecting electrolyte balance (e.g adrenal insufficiency). 4-Use of medications that alter electrolyte balance (e.g diuretics, steroids). 5-Critically ill patients that electrolyte disturbance is due to non-gastrointestinal causes.