Causes and Treatment of Convulsions

Question

What are the causes of convulsions?

Answer

Infantile tetany of the bones, muscles, hands, and feet is commonly seen in infants under 6 months of age. It is primarily caused by a deficiency of vitamin D in the body, which leads to decreased serum calcium and increased excitability of the neuromuscular system. This results in symptoms such as convulsions, laryngospasm, and tetany of the bones, muscles, hands, and feet. Vitamin D in the human body is mainly generated by sunlight exposure to the skin.