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Potassium Wastage Syndrome
Medical Questions » Potassium Wastage Syndrome
| Name: Potassium Wastage Syndrome |
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| Serious abnormality of blood chemistry. |
Causes of Potassium Wastage Syndrome
May be due to Fanconi syndrome, Conn syndrome, Cushing syndrome, chronic kidney (renal) failure, and rarely side effects of medication. Sometimes no specific cause can be found. |
Symptoms of Potassium Wastage Syndrome
Passing large amount of very dilute urine and muscle weakness. |
Tests for Potassium Wastage Syndrome
Urine levels of potassium very high, and blood levels very low. Blood is abnormally alkaline. |
Treatment for Potassium Wastage Syndrome
Treat underlying cause and give potassium supplements.
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Complications of Potassium Wastage Syndrome of its treatment
Heart rhythm abnormalities and heart attack may occur. |
Likely Outcome of Potassium Wastage Syndrome
May be fatal if left untreated. Good prognosis if cause can be adequately treated. |
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