Some of the known conditions that can cause excessive sweating are: Menopause - The hot flushes that accompany the menopausal transition can occur at night or day and cause sweating. This is a very common cause of night sweats in women around the time of menopause.
Physiology of Potassium Handling. Potassium (K+) is the most abundant cation in the body. About 90% of total body potassium is intracellular and 10% is in extracellular fluid, of which less than 1% is composed of plasma.
the major cation in intracellular fluid (ICF) accounting for over 90% of the body's potassium. Its many functions include a crucial role in the generation of the membrane potential and of an action potential. The level in the blood is regulated by the kidneys, under the influence of the hormone aldosterone.