Hyponatraemia and seizures after ecstasy use

被引:43
作者
Holmes, SB [1 ]
Banerjee, AK [1 ]
Alexander, WD [1 ]
机构
[1] Queen Marys Hosp, Dept Med, Sidcup DA14 6LT, England
关键词
ecstasy; seizures; hyponatraemia;
D O I
10.1136/pgmj.75.879.32
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
A patient presented to our unit with seizures and profound hyponatraemia after ingestion of a single tablet of ecstasy. The seizures proved resistant to therapy and ventilation on the intensive care unit was required. Resolution of the seizures occurred on correction of the metabolic abnormalities. The pathogenesis of seizures and hyponatraemia after ecstasy use is discussed. Ecstasy use should be considered in any young patient presenting with unexplained seizures and attention should be directed towards electrolyte levels, particularly sodium.
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