First Symptomatic Seizure and Status Epilepticus due to Acute Electrolyte Imbalance
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First Symptomatic Seizure and Status Epilepticus due to Acute Electrolyte Imbalance

Arch Epilepsy 2011;17(1):14-16 DOI: 10.5505/epilepsi.2011.62533
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Abstract

In recent years, putting the correct diagnosis in a short time becomes easier due to advances in medical science. This is primarily important for emergency services. Sometimes it has been need to make many examinations to the person in a day for the correct diagnosis and treatment. This processes may lead to unwanted situations for the patient. In this paper, it was presented a patient who has developed electrolyte imbalance as a result of the excessive intake of water for imaging techniques because of abdominal pain and who had the first seizure as status epilepticus.

Keywords: Abdomen tomography, electrolyte imbalance, status epilepticus, ultrasonography