Medical Conditions
Several medical conditions would lead to an excessive loss of potassium in the urine. For instance, both diabetic ketoacidosis and chronic kidney disease would increase the frequency of urination. As a result, potassium can be lost with other fluids and result in a lower level of hypokalemia. Make sure to address these health issues immediately to prevent further complications. Some other conditions that can increase the risk of developing hypokalemia include stomach ailments and a deficiency of folic acid. Both of these would trigger persistent diarrhea and vomiting. In addition, hyperaldosteronism is a health issue that would lead to both hypokalemia and hypertension. [9]
