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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... intake • Metabolic ... Bartter syndrome, Gitelman ... #Differential # ... #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
life threatening complications ... consumption • Low ... Bartter syndrome, Gitelman ... diagnosis #Algorithm #differential ... #low
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
hypomagnesemia • Metabolic ... alkalosis • Normal or low ... Hypochloremic metabolic ... ratio 0.5%) Differential ... diarrhea Potential Complications
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
Causes of Constipation ... diabetes mellitus - Metabolic ... : hypokalemia, hypercalcemia ... porphyria - Neurologic ... #Causes #Differential
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications ... Gastroparesis and Constipation ... Significant Hypotension/ Hypovolemia ... NEUROLOGIC FINDINGS ... Cerebral Atrophy and Metabolic