Table 1.
Summary of all cases with serum and urine electrolytes along with renal function tests
| Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | Case 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Female | Male | Male | Male |
| Age | 43 | 23 | 57 | 50 |
| Bicarbonate (mEq/L) | 30 | 33.1 | 31.9 | 31 |
| pH | 7.5 | 7.48 | 7.52 | 7.6 |
| Serum K+ (mEq/L) | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Serum Mg2+ (mg/dL) | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Serum ionized Ca2+ (mEq/L) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Serum Na+ (mEq/L) | 142 | 138 | 136 | 142 |
| Serum Cl− (mEq/L) | 93 | 92 | 90 | 110 |
| Blood urea (mg/dL) | 32 | 28 | 32 | 112 |
| Serum creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.6–2.6 |
| Urine amount (L) | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Urine osmolality (mosmol/L) | — | — | 480 | 530 |
| Urine K+ (mEq/L) | 72 | 59.5 | 74 | 78.4 |
| Urine Cl− (mEq/L) | 111 | 108 | 116 | 60 |
| Urine Ca2+ (mg/dl) | 5.7 | 5.63 | 5.5 | 1.87 |
| Urine Na+ (mEq/L) | 120 | 118 | 124 | 77 |