What Are the Causes of Abnormal Urine Potassium Levels?
Several conditions can lead to abnormal urine potassium levels in children:
- Hypokalemia: Low urine potassium levels can be caused by inadequate dietary intake, gastrointestinal losses (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea), or renal losses due to conditions like Bartter syndrome or Gitelman syndrome.
- Hyperkalemia: High urine potassium levels can result from excessive potassium intake, certain medications, or renal conditions such as tubular acidosis.
