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Water intoxication with seizures.

R E O'Connor

    Annals of Emergency Medicine
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Infant water intoxication can cause seizures due to excessive water intake, leading to electrolyte imbalances. Prompt fluid restriction and salt replacement effectively treated this potentially dangerous condition in a two-month-old infant.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Toxicology
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Water intoxication is a rare but serious condition in infants, often resulting from improper feeding practices.
    • Excessive water consumption can disrupt electrolyte balance, particularly sodium levels, which is critical for infant physiology.

    Observation:

    • A two-month-old infant presented with lethargy, vomiting, and seizures after three days of excessive water intake (20-30 oz daily) while formula was withheld.
    • Clinical examination revealed hyponatremia, hypothermia, and hyperglycemia, consistent with water intoxication.

    Findings:

    • The infant's seizures were directly attributed to water intoxication secondary to excessive free water administration.
    • Laboratory findings of hyponatremia, hypothermia, and hyperglycemia are characteristic of this syndrome.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights the critical importance of appropriate fluid management in infants to prevent potentially life-threatening water intoxication.
    • Healthcare providers should educate caregivers about safe infant feeding practices and the risks associated with excessive water intake.
    • Early recognition and management, including fluid restriction and electrolyte replacement, are key to favorable outcomes.