Hypokalemic Myopathy due to Excessive Consumption of Cola
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Chronic hypokalemia due to excessive cola consumption: a case report
A 52-year-old man was noted to have severe chronic hypokalemia despite discontinuation of diuretic treatment for hypertension and aggressive oral potassium supplementation. His serum potassium normalized temporarily when he was hospitalized, but hypokalemia recurred after discharge. He complained of generalized weakness and fatigue, and occasional loose stools. Physical examination showed mild ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Internal Medicine
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0918-2918,1349-7235
DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.49.3995