| Cola-Induced Hypokalemia-A Case Report and Review of the Literature. | |
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PMID: 23186978 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Objective: To describe an unusual and underappreciated cause for hypokalemia.Methods: This is a case report and review of the literatureResults: Ingestion of massive amounts of cola containing beverages can lead to severe hypokalemia through several pathophysiologic mechanisms. These purtubations include osmotic diarrhea, osmotic diuresis and hyperinsulinemia secondary to hyperglycemia with resultant cellular shifts in potassium. These effects are magnified by concommittent high levels of caffeine.Conclusion: Ingestion of large quantities of cola containing beverages should be added to differential diagnosis for severe hypokalemia. |
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Authors:
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Rajeev Sharma; Helena A Guber |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-11-27 |
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Title: Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Volume: - ISSN: 1934-2403 ISO Abbreviation: Endocr Pract Publication Date: 2012 Nov |
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Created Date: 2012-11-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9607439 Medline TA: Endocr Pract Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 1-8 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Endocrinology, SUNY-Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York. |
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