Fecal potassium

Potassium (Potassium.K), an item of stool test. This is often used in studies of metabolic balance. Patients with severe diarrhea can reach 60mmol / 24h or more. Infants are less capable of counteracting water and electrolyte disorders than adults. It should be noted that potassium can be excreted in large amounts from feces. Colonic and rectal villous tumors secrete, potassium in the feces can increase significantly. Potassium is abundant in animal and plant foods. The source of potassium in the human body is obtained from food. The daily potassium intake of healthy people is sufficient for physiological needs. The absorption of potassium is complete, only about 10mmol is excreted from feces.