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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erythropoiesis (B12 ... losses (NG suction, diarrhea ... #nephrology #low ... #potassium
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... Administration of inulin, B2 ... Gastrointestinal loss: Diarrhea ... #differential #algorithm ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin ... tongue), abd pain, diarrhea ... to IBD, celiac disease ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... diagnosis #management #nutrition
Diets and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Diet affects IBD by 3 mechanisms
1. Microbiome ( ↓ diversity)
2. Mucosal
in Sx, but not disease ... energy intake x 8-12 ... meal • Crohn's Disease ... pain, wind and diarrhea ... table #management #treatment
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
• Autoimmune disease ... Congenital chloride diarrhea ... Rhabdomyolysis Treatment ... Supplement: • Potassium ... Syndrome #diagnosis #nephrology