Symptoms of low potassium answers (943)

A: Normal serum potassium levels are between 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. Hypokalemia refers to the condition in which the concentration of potassium (K+) in the blood is low. Mild hypokalemia is often without symptoms, although it may cause a small elevation of blood pressure, and can occasionally cause cardiac arrhythmias. Digitek or Lanoxin (digoxin) and Tenormin (atenolol) are both fine choices in an effort to keep the sinus rhythm within normal limits. Moderate hypokalemia, with serum potassium concentrations of 2.5 to 3 mEq/L, may cause muscular weakness, myalgia (muscle...

A: The only symptom i know about is leg cramps or pain , low potassium....

A: Yes cramping can be caused by low potassium...

A: As I E mailed the poster when approvuing this post call your surgeon or goto the ER immediately. low potassium can be life threatening. My wife jenhad it. Better sagfe than sorry. If you think your potassium is low, drink some low Sodium V-8. It will getinto your system faster than the gluconate. If you read my profile you willsee that I have had potassium issues, and that''s what my cardiologistrecommended. Nikki: I think your situation is serious enough for you to call your WLSand ask him or her what s/he thinks you should do. I think I''d be realconcern about passing out as who knows if you''ll hit your head or...

A: The desire to see a holistic medicine consultant and being dragged into Holland and Barrett by some unseen force. Really, go eat a banana or two, they''ll give you all the potassium you need. charlie horse in leg...eat a banana you usually can''t tell without lab work. potassium helps our heart beat correctly so important mineral. only detected though a blood test -tablets "Slow-K" on preception from GP will sort it out dizziness, neasua...try eating bananas...they raise your potassium level... go and see your doc if you''re worried...good luck! Here are a list of symptoms you may get if you have low

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A: potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the function of nerves and muscles. Since your heart is a muscle, it needs potassium to beat properly. Small changes in blood potassium levels may not cause noticeable symptoms. However, large changes or fluctuations can cause severe, even life-threatening, symptoms. Hypokalemia (low blood potassium levels) may cause abnormal heart beats, constipation, fatigue, and muscle weakness or spasms. Very low levels of...

A: Eat bananas, orange juice, greens. I presume you want to know what to eat. Eat loads of bananas. That should help potassium can be found in bananas, cantalopes, citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes green vegetables. Try a banana. Or two. Or three. Get a vitamin supplement, too. Need more information to answer this question properly. Ulcerative colitis could cause low potassium levels. low potassium levels would need to be confirmed by a blood test. You can have problems with a low potassium level- it can cause cardiac arrythmias ( irregular heart beat) It is best to see a Dr if you think your

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A: it could be that your body lacks the ability to produce too much by itself, if you do have a low potassium level, just eat a banana every now and then, and you will be fine. i dont but if someone needs help they can try to eat bananas they have alot od it and makes you really helthy and have a healthy heart IT MAY BE KIDNEY RELATED. IF NOT, EAT A BANANA EVERY DAY Your muscular system utilizes potassium as fuel to ensure efficient movement without cramping up. You can increase levels with supplement tablets or try eating more bananas. potassium is also necessary to retain water in muscles. Hypokalemia can result from one or more of the fol

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A: Dear Ginny, No, low potassium would not increase your heart rate in that fashion. low potassium can increase the frequency of premature ventricular contractions, but the ER docs would have seen that. There are potassium-sparing diuretics.  Triamterine and amiloride are two.  I hope the endocrine tests will show you have an aldosterone=producing tumor of adrenal gland.  These tumors are benign, cause high BP and low K, and treir removal cures both problems.  Stick with the endocrinologists" plan.  You need not see your cardiologist until the endocrine docs say you...

A: YES, dehydration and low potassium levels can contribute to leg cramps, but given the severity of symptoms you describe, it is important for you to talk with your Doctor about your symptoms so that blood work can be done to evaluate your fluid and electrolyte balance more thoroughly. There are many possible causes for leg cramps, and if you have low potassium levels your Doctor needs to find out why. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance can be serious, so please contact your Doctor as soon as possible....