Cardim Filho A, José Gilberto H. Vieira
Abstract
The authors describe a case of tetany not related to the common causes of this clinical symptom, such as hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and alkalosis. Severe hypokalemia secondary to the use of diuretics was detected; its correction reverted the symptoms.
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The authors describe a case of tetany not related to the common causes of this clinical symptom, such as hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and alkalosis. Severe hypokalemia secondary to the use of diuretics was detected; its correction reverted the symptoms.
Key concepts: Hypokalemia, Tetany, Medicine, Hypomagnesemia, Alkalosis, Metabolic alkalosis, Pediatrics, Internal medicine