title: [Tetany secondary to hypokalemia].
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.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cardim Filho
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Vieira
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006852:Hydrochlorothiazide / Q000009:adverse effects; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D013746:Tetany / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D006852:Hydrochlorothiazide; D011188:Potassium
vernacular_title: Tetania secundária a hipocalemia.