Do All Convulsions Caused by Electrolyte Imbalance Qualify as Epilepsy?

Question

Are all convulsions caused by electrolyte imbalance considered epilepsy attack ?

Answer

Electrolyte imbalance is one of the causes of pediatric convulsions, but not all convulsions caused by electrolyte imbalances are related to epilepsy. Epileptic seizures may involve abnormal EEG findings, while convulsions caused by electrolyte imbalances may appear normal in the examination. In determining the diagnosis, EEG examination is necessary to rule out epilepsy and to evaluate other possible causes of convulsions.