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
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)
