Question
An 18-month-old girl had diarrhea for two days, twice a day, with loose stools that were yellowish in color. After a routine stool examination, no abnormalities were found. The doctor diagnosed it as indigestion. In the evening of the third day, she had another episode of diarrhea with a normal body temperature. After the diarrhea, the baby engaged in more intense physical activity and then suddenly experienced a seizure. The seizure lasted about a minute, with stiff limbs, eyes rolled up, and pale face and lips. After the seizure stopped, the baby fell into a coma. She was rushed to the hospital, and upon arrival, she regained consciousness. Another seizure occurred in the hospital with the same symptoms. The doctor prescribed medication for calming and conducted routine blood and electrolyte tests, which were all normal, as was her body temperature. She was then transferred to Chengdu Huaxi Second Affiliated Hospital for a CT scan, which showed no abnormalities.
Answer
If diarrhea is severe or persists for too long, it may lead to electrolyte imbalance, which can cause seizures.