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Beer potomania is due to a large consumption of beer (which has a poor salt content) together with a minimal intake of ordinary food. Three facts contribute to beer potomania: | Beer potomania is due to a large consumption of beer (which has a poor salt content) together with a minimal intake of ordinary food. Three facts contribute to beer potomania: | ||
#Beer contains a lot of free water with very little salt and protein (one liter of beer contains only 30 mg of sodium). | #Beer contains a lot of free water with very little salt and protein (one liter of beer contains only 30 mg of sodium). | ||
#The amount of free water we excrete depends upon number of | #The amount of free water we excrete depends upon number of osmoles that need to be excreted. | ||
#The kidneys can dilute urine to a maximum of 50 mosm/L | #The kidneys can dilute urine to a maximum of 50 mosm/L | ||
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Editor-in-Chief: Suresh Samson, M.D., Yale Bridgeport Hospital
Causes
Common Causes
Beer potomania is due to a large consumption of beer (which has a poor salt content) together with a minimal intake of ordinary food. Three facts contribute to beer potomania:
- Beer contains a lot of free water with very little salt and protein (one liter of beer contains only 30 mg of sodium).
- The amount of free water we excrete depends upon number of osmoles that need to be excreted.
- The kidneys can dilute urine to a maximum of 50 mosm/L