Gut electrolyte loss

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• Synonyms

  • GI electrolyte loss

• Causes

  • Diarrhoea
  • Repeated vomiting
  • Enterocolic fistula
  • Villous adenoma of rectum
  • Small bowel obstruction
  • Laxative abuse
  • Ileostomy
  • Ileus
  • Bowel obstruction

• Effects

  • Dehydration
  • Hyponatraemia
  • Hypokalaemia