Serum Magnesium and Phosphorus Levels in Children with Febrile Seizures: A Hospital-based Case–Control Study
Sana Abdul Rahiman, Bussenahalli Mangajjera Shivalingappa
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bstract
Background:
Febrile seizures are the most common seizure disorder in early childhood. Alterations in serum electrolytes have been proposed as contributory factors, but evidence remains inconsistent.
Materials and Methods:
A hospital-based case–control study was conducted in children aged 6–60 months. A total of 38 children with febrile seizures were compared with 38 age-matched febrile controls without seizures. Serum magnesium and phosphorus levels were measured at admission and compared using appropriate statistical tests.
Results:
The mean serum magnesium levels were significantly lower in children with febrile seizures than in febrile controls (
Conclusion:
Lower serum magnesium levels were associated with febrile seizures, whereas serum phosphorus levels showed no significant association.