Use of Aldosterone Antagonist to Treat Diarrhea and Hypokalemia of Ogilvie’s Syndrome
Ogilvie’s syndrome (OS) is a functional obstruction of the bowel due to an autonomic imbalance. It often presents with diarrhea and is associated with hypokalemia. We present a case of a 70-year-old male who developed severe abdominal distension, watery diarrhea, and persistent hypokalemia status af...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1207240 |