Directory of Hypokalemia Resources

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This category contains information for patients, their families and caregivers, about Hypokalemia. This is a condition in which potassium moves from the outside of cells to the inside, decreasing levels in the blood.

Hypokalemia occurs with abnormal kidney function, excessive vomiting or diarrhea, effects of some medications, or malnutrition. Decreased potassium levels in the blood can cause the heart to beat abnormally; extremely low levels can cause cardiac arrest.

Resources in This Category

• eMedicine: Hypokalemia

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/767448-overview
  Clinical article by David Garth, MD explains this condition. Includes blood level ranges, causes, common lab tests, and treatment.

• eMedicine: Hypokalemia

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/242008-overview
  Eleanor Lederer, MD discusses why potassium is essential to life. Includes three mechanisms that cause a decrease in serum blood levels, risk factors, common symptoms, and medical care.

• Hypokalemia

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypokalemia
  Wikipedia article explains what constitutes low potassium levels, signs and symptoms, causes, diagostic methods, and treatment.

• Hypokalemia

  http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Hypokalemia
  Abstract discusses what this condition is, how is occurs, and why it can be dangerous.

• Hypokalemia

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/low-potassium/basics/definition/sym-20050632
  Brief Mayo Clinic article explains what it is, the causes, and possible effects on the body.

• Low Potassium

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/low_potassium/article_em.htm
  (Currently listed in Health/Nutrition/Nutrients/Vitamins_and_Minerals/Potassium - more appropriate here.)

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