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The effect of purging behaviours on serum electrolyte concentrations
Adapted from Casiero and Frishman [66]
| Sodium | Potassium | Chloride | Bicarbonate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diuretics* | ↑ → | ↓ | ↓ | ↑ |
| Laxatives | ↑ → | ↓ | ↑ ↓ | ↑ ↓ |
| Vomiting | ↑ ↓ | ↓ | ↓ | ↑ |
| ↑ indicates increase; ↓ indicates decrease; → indicates no change | ||||
*Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists are an exception, increasing serum potassium
