Citation

Dubey D, Sawhney A, Sharma A, Dubey D. Clin. Med. Res. 2014; 12(1-2): 61-64.

Affiliation

1Department of Neurology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Marshfield Clinic)

DOI

10.3121/cmr.2013.1167

PMID

24573702

Abstract

We report a rare case of cola induced hypokalemia presenting as recurrent attacks of lower extremity weakness and falls. Excessive consumption of cola based drinks has been associated with dental enamel erosion, obesity and diabetes. There are very few published cases depicting the correlation between cola drinks and hypokalemic manifestations.In our patient an extensive work up was performed and common causes were ruled out before making the diagnosis of cola induced hypokalemia. Improvement in the patient's symptoms and electrolyte levels after reducing the consumption of cola based drinks further confirmed our diagnosis. This case also emphasizes the importance of detailed history and broad differential diagnosis in identifying uncommon but reversible etiologies.

Language: en