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Case report uncovers licorice-induced pseudoaldosteronism in an infant, indicating treatment risks.
We report an extremely low birth weight infant with gastroesophageal reflux disease who developed persistent hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis after treatment with rikkunshito. These findings gradually resolved after discontinuation of rikkunshito and potassium supplementation, suggesting licorice-induced pseudoaldosteronism.
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