Disorders of Potassium Homeostasis

  • P Baburaj Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala-680 005.
  • B L Harikrishnan Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala-680 005.
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-680 005.

Department of Medicine

B L Harikrishnan, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala-680 005.

Department of Medicine

Published
2012-06-28
How to Cite
Baburaj, P., & Harikrishnan, B. (2012). Disorders of Potassium Homeostasis. Kerala Medical Journal, 5(2), 53-56. https://doi.org/10.52314/kmj.2012.v5i2.261