Causes Of Hypokalemia And Hyperkalemia
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Causes of hypokalemia include:
- Excessive alcohol use .
- Chronic kidney disease.
- Diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Diarrhea.
- Diuretics (water retention relievers).
- Excessive laxative use.
- Excessive sweating.
- Folic acid deficiency.
Advanced kidney disease is a common cause of hyperkalemia. Other causes of high potassium include:
- Dehydration.
- Some medicines prevent the kidneys from losing enough potassium.
- A diet high in potassium.
- Uncontrolled diabetes.
- Burns or injuries that cause severe bleeding.
- Some rare diseases.