Jorge Cerda

Disorders of Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium Balance Also known as: Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia, Hypermagnesemia, Hypomagnesemia, Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia Continue Reading Related conditions: Malnutrition, Acid-Base Disorders, Renal Failure Acute and Chronic, Hyperaldosteronism Primary and Secondary, Hypoaldosteronism Primary and Secondary, Adrenal tumors, Hyperparathyroidism Primary and Secondary, Hypoparathyroidism Primary and Secondary, Parathyroid tumors 1. Description of the problem 1. Disorders…

1. Description of the problem Disorders of potassium: overview Potassium (K) is an essential intracellular cation. 98% of total body K is intracellular; it is a main determinant of intracellular osmolality, and its transmembrane gradient regulates cell membrane resting electrical potential. Intracellular concentration of K (100-150 mEq/L) is maintained via an active Na/K ATPase membrane…

1. Description of the problem Hyperphosphatemia – Overview Three groups of conditions: Decreased urinary excretion Redistribution Exogenous administrationContinue Reading Symptoms Secondary hyperparathyroidism Secondary hypocalcemia Calcium precipitation Decreased production of 1,25(OH)2D Decreased intestinal calcium absorption Ectopic calcifications Skin, vascular, joints, cornea Treatment Dietary P restriction Phosphate binders Volume expansion and acetazolamide Severe hyperphosphatemia associated to tumor…