Which is a common complication of Refeeding Syndrome?

Refeeding Syndrome is a potentially serious condition that can occur when feeding resumes after a period of malnutrition or starvation. It is characterized by metabolic and electrolyte imbalances that arise when carbohydrates are reintroduced into a person’s diet. During this process, insulin secretion increases in response to carbohydrate intake, leading to shifts in electrolytes, particularly phosphate, magnesium, and potassium.

Seizures can occur as a result of these electrolyte imbalances, particularly due to hypophosphatemia (low phosphate levels), which is a hallmark of Refeeding Syndrome. When phosphate levels drop significantly, it can lead to neurological manifestations, including seizures.

The other options—hypertension, diabetes, and asthma—are not typically associated with Refeeding Syndrome in the same way. While some metabolic shifts could potentially influence blood pressure, hypertension is not a direct consequence of refeeding. Diabetes is a condition related to insulin and blood glucose regulation, but it doesn't directly relate to the acute changes seen in Refeeding Syndrome. Asthma is a respiratory condition that is unrelated to the metabolic disturbances that occur in Refeeding Syndrome. Therefore, seizures are the most relevant and common complication arising in this context.