Abstract
Hypokalaemia is a common electrolyte disorder in children, caused by decreased potassium intake, increased gastrointestinal and urinary losses or transcellular shift. Patients with severe hypokalaemia may suffer from symptoms such as life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. The aim of our study was to review the aetiology of hypokalaemia, suggest a diagnostic algorithm and discuss the management of patients with various aetiologies of hypokalaemia. Conclusion Understanding the pathophysiology of hypokalaemic states, along with a detailed medical history, physical examination and specific laboratory tests are required for proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 762-772 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics |
| Volume | 105 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jul 2016 |
Keywords
- Bartter syndrome
- Children
- Gitelman syndrome
- Hypokalaemia
- Steroidogenesis disorders
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health