Electrolytes Disturbance in Infant

Prevalence of electrolyte disturbances in infants and children with gastrointestinal diseases

Inclusion criteria

• All patients from one month till 4 years who will be admitted to Gastroenterology unit in (AUCH) and diagnosed with a gastrointestinal disease

Exclusion criteria

• 1-Neonates >1 month & those <4 years . 2-Patients with acute or chronic kidney diseases that alter electrolyte balance. 3-Patients with endocrine disorders affecting electrolyte balance (e.g adrenal insufficiency). 4-Use of medications that alter electrolyte balance (e.g diuretics, steroids). 5-Critically ill patients that electrolyte disturbance is due to non-gastrointestinal causes.