Water intoxication secondary to feeding mismanagement. A preventable form of familial seizure disorder in infants

Water intoxication with seizures secondary to excessive fluid ingestion occurred in four apparently healthy infants in two families; we also review five previously reported cases.

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	American journal of diseases of children (1960) Vol. 135; no. 1; p. 38
Main Authors:	Partridge, J C, Payne, M L, Leisgang, J J, Randolph, J F, Rubinstein, J H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1981
Subjects:	Diseases in Twins Drinking Female Humans Hyponatremia - etiology Infant Infant Care Male Seizures - etiology Seizures - genetics Vasopressins - urine Water Intoxication - complications Water Intoxication - genetics Water Intoxication - urine
Online Access:	Get more information
Tags:	Add Tag No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

Description
Summary:	Water intoxication with seizures secondary to excessive fluid ingestion occurred in four apparently healthy infants in two families; we also review five previously reported cases.
ISSN:	0002-922X
DOI:	10.1001/archpedi.1981.02130250026009