Incidence and type of electrolyte abnormalities Iranian children with acute gastroenteritis

Background: Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) is one of the most common pediatric disorders, causes significant morbidity and is associated with electrolyte imbalances, some of which can be too dangerous. Materials and methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was performed on 473 children admitted to the Children’s Medical Center Hospital emergency room for gastroenteritis. These patients received various treatments for gastroenteritis, such as oral rehydration therapy, antiemetic drugs, probiotics and intravenous fluids. The serum electrolyte, urea and creatinine levels of all patients were checked regularly and recorded on the data forms.