SPASMOPHILIA IN CHILDREN: CAUSES, CLINICAL PICTURE, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT

Abstract

Spasmophilia is a disease that occurs in young children due to the acute development of hypocalcemia against the background of disturbances in mineral metabolism and acid-base balance. The disease develops in 3.5-4% of children suffering from rickets. Clinically, hidden (latent) and overt spasmophilia are distinguished. Spasmophilia is diagnosed based on the clinical picture in the form of signs of increased neuromuscular excitability, periodically occurring spastic states of individual muscle groups. The diagnosis is also confirmed by the presence of hypocalcemia in combination with hyperphosphatemia, imbalance of blood electrolytes, and alkalosis. With timely treatment, the prognosis of the disease is favorable.