Chayote (Sechium edule) causing hypokalemia in pregnancy.
A case of severe hypokalemia in pregnancy is presented. Chayote, a subtropical vegetable with potent diuretic action, is implicated, as the potassium level returned to normal, without recurrence of hypokalemia, once the ingestion was stopped.
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014675:Vegetables / Q000009:adverse effects*