The etiology of<unk>  can be quite difficult to diagnose. As a matter of fact, many organ systems are involved in the regulation of potassium level and any derangement to their normal function can cause<unk> . Drugs, diarrhea, kidney disease, endocrine diseases and many others are potential culprits.<unk>  can be the consequence of decreased ingestion, increased losses (renal, GI or excessive sweating) or transcellular shift from the extracellular to the intracellular compartment. The most common causes are diarrhea, vomiting and diuretic use (mostly loop and thiazide diuretics).
Hypokalemia causes
Hyperkalemia causes
Hypocalcemia causes
Hypernatremia causes
Hyperchloremia causes
Lactic acidosis causes
Polydipsia causes
Metabolic acidosis causes