hypokalaemia

Edited by: Joe Hing Kwok Chu

Abnormally low potassium concentration on the blood, resulting from loss by renal secretion due to renal disease, drug actions (diuretic, amphotericin B, or corticosteroid therapy), dialysis or mechanical suction of gastrointestianl secretions vomiting, diarrhea or hormone imbalance. In severe cases cardiac arrhythmias and death might result.

For interferring factors and clinical implications, also see Potassium.

See: Food high in potassium

See: hypokalemic periodic paralysis

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