Title of article
A CASE OF HYPOKALAEMIA AND DEPENDENT OEDEMA INDUCED BY LIQUORICE
Author/Authors
Khan, Hamza Ali Darlington Memorial Hospital - Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, UK , Peter, Paul Darlington Memorial Hospital - Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, UK , Tarigopula, Giridhar Darlington Memorial Hospital - Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, UK , Partha, Praveen Darlington Memorial Hospital - Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, UK
From page
225
To page
227
Abstract
Excessive intake of liquorice can cause hypokalaemia and hypertension and generally, the onset and severity of symptoms depend on the dose and duration of liquorice intake, as well as individual susceptibility. We describe a patient with hypokalaemia caused by long term consumption of liquorice. The case emphasizes the importance of considering a detailed patients’ history, which often lead the treating physician to the correct clinical diagnosis.
Keywords
Hypokalaemia , Dependent Oedema , Liquorice
Journal title
Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute (JPMI)
Journal title
Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute (JPMI)
Record number
2636536
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