Does infant diarrhea cause convulsions? What should I do if diarrhea doesn't improve?

Patient's question:

Baby: Female, 18 months old. Diarrhea before convulsions for 2 days, twice a day, loose stools, yellowish-white. After routine stool examination, no abnormalities were found. Diagnosed by the doctor as indigestion. In the evening of the third day, diarrhea occurred again, with normal temperature. After diarrhea, the baby had vigorous movement, followed by sudden convulsions. The convulsions lasted for about 1 minute, with stiff limbs, rolling white eyes, pale face, and dark lips. After the convulsions stopped, the baby fell into a coma. Immediately taken to the nearest hospital, the baby was conscious upon arrival. Later, another convulsion occurred in the hospital, similar to the previous one. The doctor administered diazepam, and blood routine, electrolyte tests were normal, with normal temperature. Transferred to West China Second University Hospital in Chengdu for CT examination, no abnormalities were found. When

Doctor's answer:

Hello, in this case, if the diarrhea is severe or prolonged, it can cause ion imbalance, leading to convulsions.

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