Aldosterone Response in Severe Hypokalemia and Volume Depletion: A Case Report and Review of the Recent Research. (20th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kai, Keiko; Tominaga, Naoto; Uchida, Daisuke; Fukai, Nanae; Matsuura, Yumie; Uda, Susumu; Yokochi, Akio
• Other Names: Korzets Ze'ev Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in nephrology. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-07-20
• Subjects: Nephrology -- Periodicals; Kidneys -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Nephrology; Kidneys -- Diseases; Nephrology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.61
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/2036503
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6641

Abstract

Abstract : We report a case of severe hypokalemia and volume depletion complicated by chronic watery diarrhea resulting from chronic alcoholism in a 57-year-old man. Prompt replacement of normal saline with potassium chloride and cessation of alcohol intake resulted in a favorable outcome. We discuss the pathophysiology of the case, emphasizing the response of aldosterone in both hypokalemia and volume depletion, and provide a review of recent research.