Hypokalaemia

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Hypokalaemia

Hypokalaemia is a reduced blood level of potassium<3.5 mmol/L.

Causes

Inadequate Intake

• Potassium-free i.v. fluids

• Reduced oral intake, e.g. coma, dysphagia

Excessive Loss

• Renal tubular disorders

• Gastrointestinal

• Villous adenoma

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