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October 3, 2025Indus journal of bioscience research.

Frequency of Hypokalemia in Children Presenting with Acute Diarrhea at Bacha Khan Medical Complex Swabi

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UAUroj AfzalHGHaji GulMUM ULLAH

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Overview

Cross-sectional study found 38.6% of children with acute diarrhea had hypokalemia, indicating health risks for vulnerable groups.

Key Points

  • Hypokalemia affected 38.6% of children with acute diarrhea, highlighting a critical public health issue.
  • Children aged 1–5 years showed the highest incidence of hypokalemia at 48.4%, suggesting targeted monitoring needs.
  • Data collection included demographics and lab tests, analyzed using Chi-square tests to assess relationships.
  • Findings emphasize the necessity for routine electrolyte monitoring and potassium supplementation in resource-limited settings.

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Afzal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e040f3a99c246f578b35d4https://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i5.2347
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