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Grand mal-provoked hyperuricemia.

K Lühdorf, H Petersson, K Pedersen

    Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
    |November 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Elevated serum urate levels were observed after seizures in patients experiencing multiple grand mal seizures. This increase poses a risk for hyperuricemic renal failure, necessitating prophylactic measures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Nephrology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Repetitive seizures, particularly grand mal seizures, can lead to significant physiological changes.
    • Elevated serum urate (S-urate) is a known risk factor for renal complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the postictal changes in serum urate levels in patients with repetitive seizures.
    • To assess the potential risk of hyperuricemic renal failure following multiple grand mal seizures.

    Main Methods:

    • Serum urate levels were measured postictally in patients experiencing two or more grand mal seizures within 24 hours.
    • Renal function was monitored in patients with elevated S-urate levels.

    Main Results:

    • A significant increase in S-urate was observed postictally in 17 patients.

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  • Six patients had S-urate levels exceeding the threshold for hyperuricemic renal failure.
  • Impaired renal function was noted in two patients with extremely high S-urate levels.

    • Conclusions:

    • Repetitive grand mal seizures can cause significant postictal hyperuricemia.
    • There is a risk of developing hyperuricemic renal failure in patients with repetitive convulsions.
    • Prophylactic strategies against hyperuricemic renal failure are recommended for patients with repetitive seizures.