Frequency of Hypokalemia in Children with Acute Watery Diarrhea

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Cross-sectional study examines hypokalemia in hospitalized children with acute watery diarrhea, revealing its association with serum chloride levels.

Hypokalemia affects 58.3% of children with acute watery diarrhea, indicating a serious concern in clinical settings.
In this analysis of 103 hospitalized children, hypokalemia was significantly linked to serum chloride, showing 77.3% occurrence in hypochloremia.
Data on demographics and clinical features were gathered using a structured proforma, ensuring comprehensive coverage of patient variables.
Routine testing for electrolytes, particularly chloride and potassium, is crucial for managing outcomes in pediatric patients with diarrhea.

Ahmad et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study examines hypokalemia in hospitalized children with acute watery diarrhea, revealing its association with serum chloride levels.

Hypokalemia affects 58.3% of children with acute watery diarrhea, indicating a serious concern in clinical settings.
In this analysis of 103 hospitalized children, hypokalemia was significantly linked to serum chloride, showing 77.3% occurrence in hypochloremia.
Data on demographics and clinical features were gathered using a structured proforma, ensuring comprehensive coverage of patient variables.
Routine testing for electrolytes, particularly chloride and potassium, is crucial for managing outcomes in pediatric patients with diarrhea.

Ahmad et al. (2025) studied this question.

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