case of hypokalaemia and dependent oedema induced by liquorice

ABSTRACT

Excessive intake of liquorice can cause hypokalaemia and hypertension and generally, the onset and severity of symptoms depend on the dose and duration of liquorice intake, as well as individual susceptibility. We describe a patient with hypokalaemia caused by long term consumption of liquorice. Thecase emphasizes the importance of considering a detailed patients' history, which often lead the treating physician to the correct clinical diagnosis