| Caffeine-induced hypokalemic paralysis in pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 11336759 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Excessive ingestion of caffeine can induce hypokalemia, which affects the neuromuscular system and can lead to paralysis. CASE: A 24-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2-0-0-2 at 33 weeks' gestation presented with muscular paralysis and hypokalemia secondary to drinking 6 to 7 L of cola per day with little other oral intake. After potassium replacement and stopping caffeine ingestion, the symptoms resolved quickly. CONCLUSION: The physiologic changes of pregnancy might potentiate the effect of caffeine on serum potassium concentration. |
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Authors:
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C C Appel; T D Myles |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 97 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2001 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-05-04 Completed Date: 2001-05-24 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 805-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 1400 Wallace Boulevard, Amarillo, TX 79106, USA. sue@cortex.ama.ttuhsc.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Caffeine / adverse effects* Carbonated Beverages / adverse effects Female Humans Hypokalemia / chemically induced*, therapy* Paralysis / chemically induced* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / chemically induced*, therapy* Prenatal Care |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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58-08-2/Caffeine |
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Comment In:
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Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Nov;98(5 Pt 1):874
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11704186
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