It remains unclear why our patient did not develop the electrolyte abnormalities typical for furosemide-induced hypokalemia. Her concomitant hyponatremia cannot be explained by furosemide-intake ...

Background Hypokalemia induced by diuretic abuse is a life-threatening emergency. Case presentation A 22-years-old female nurse with a body mass index 18 suffered from myalgias, vomiting and diarrhea.