a review is given of different conditions where hypokalemia and/or total potassium deficiency is or might be part of the clinical picture , such as conditions with insufficient dietary intake , gastrointestinal potassium losses ( e.g . vomiting , fistulas , malabsorption , abuse of laxatives and diarrhea ) , and renal potassium losses ( e.g . primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism , cushing 's syndrome , intake of licorice , diabetic coma , renal disease , diuretic treatment and l-dopa treatment ) .
C0022646
renal
C0022658
renal disease