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Which among the following electrolyte disturbance following diarrhoea can cause convulsions?

A
Hypokalemia
B
Hyponatremia
C
Hyperkalemia
D
Hypernatremia
High-Yield Explanation
Hyponatremia can result from diarrhea, vomiting, burns, diuretic administration, and administration of sodium-poor parenteral solutions. Seizures and coma usually are associated with severe hyponatremia and may be life-threatening. Acute hypernatremia usually is caused by severe water depletion with diarrhea especially in children. Ref: Harrison's 17th edition, chapter 46

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