Disorders of Potassium Homeostasis

Authors

  • P Baburaj Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala Author
  • Harikrishnan B L Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur Author

Keywords:

Intracellular cation, Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia

Abstract

Potassium is the predominant intracellular cation. Details of potassium regulation in the body are discussed. Disorders of Potassium homeostasis is the common electrolyte imbalance encountered. In this article, the physiology of homeostasis, hypokalemia and hyperkalemia are discussed.

Author Biographies

  • P Baburaj, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala

    Department of Medicine

  • Harikrishnan B L, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur

    Department of Medicine

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Published

2012-06-28

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2012): Volume 5 Issue 2

Section

Basics

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