diuretic abuse

Laboratory

• normal anion gap metabolic alkalosis
• serum potassium: hypokalemia
• serum chloride: hypochloremia
• urinalysis: elevated levels of urine sodium, urine potassium & urine chloride

Differential diagnosis

• laxative abuse: urine chloride low
• vomiting: urine chloride low

Management

• cognitive behavioral therapy

More general terms

• kidney disease; renal disease
• substance abuse

Additional terms

• diuretic