title: [Potassium deficiency].
abstract: A survey of the causes, clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of patassium deficiency is given. Intention is to point out that the potassium cation plays a significant part in a number of metabolic reactions and has an important influence on neuro-muscular physiology and kidney function. The supply of potassium can be of vital importance.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D004232:Diuretics / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000150:complications; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications; D011188:Potassium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011191:Potassium Deficiency / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics; D011188:Potassium
vernacular_title: Das Kaliummangel-Syndrom