Hypokalemia in patients with anorexia nervosa during refeeding is associated with binge–purge behavior, lower body mass index, and hypoalbuminemia
Abstract Background Hypokalemia is frequently found in patients with anorexia nervosa and sometimes leads to life-threatening conditions. Although their serum potassium levels are considered to further decrease during refeeding, no previous studies have addressed actual changes in the serum potassiu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Eating Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-021-00452-2 |