Beer potomania overview

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Editor-in-Chief: Suresh Samson, M.D., Yale Bridgeport Hospital

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Beer potomania is defined as the development of hyponatremia or low levels of salt in the bloodstream, as a result of excess beer intake coupled with poor nutritional intake. This is a syndrome of binge drinking, poor nutritional intake, and profound hyponatremia.