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what are the signs of low potassium?
A: Muscular weakness, pain in muscles, and muscle cramps , constipation are the commonly seen in low potassium...
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what are the signs of a Potassium Overdose?
A: A potassium overdose can happen when one has high levels of potassium, also known as hyperkalemia. This occurs when the potassium levels in the blood exceed 6 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L), which might be due to excessive use of potassium supplements or possibly kidney failure. the signs of a potassium overdose are typically serious, such as paralysis, arrhythmia, chest pain, and coma. If one suspects an overdose, medical help or a poison control facility should be contacted immediately. there is no established maximum amount of potassium...
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what are signs of low Potassium Levels?
A: Cramps in your legs also, cramps in the calfs of your legs mean low potassium levels Drinking more orange juice will help...
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what are Symptoms That Result From low potassium?
A: the signs of low potassium are normally little and sometimes vague. It is not abnormal to have more than 1 sign about the kidneys, muscles, nerves, heart and gastrointestinal region. Some of signs which you might found are weakness or sleepiness, cramps. This cramp sing is at times so severe that it is impossible to move arms or legs. Other symptoms include nausea, itching, depression, fainting due to low blood pressure, constipation and irregular heart beat....
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I Have low Potassium Can This Also Cause Cramping Or Pain the Arms And Shoulders Joint.?
A: Cramping is a tell tell sign of low potassium. YOu should talk with your dr to see what you should do cause there could be an underlying factor causing the llow potassium. Hey eat a banana 1 a day for a week its a easy way!!! Good luck psl rate...
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Could low potassium,lump by left rib be leukemia?
A: Hello, First off, this would not be symptoms of leukemia in and of themselves but can be symptoms of many conditions. the lump could be a swollen lymph node which your body uses to fight infection of any type. You should talk to a doctor about the fatigue because that symptom alone is not enough to diagnose. I assume you are doing that since you had blood work done. Thyroid can fluctuate when the gland is not functioning properly and this can be a cause of the fatigue. I don''t know
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low potassium/sodium levels with Lyme?
A: Hi, I have no idea where my sodium pottasium is at?? but it is true, from what I have been told, by doctors and have read about lyme eating up the magnesium. BUT ...I still don''t take it and am not even on antibiotics because there is another school of thought on lyme treatment and people taking magnesium. From Fry Labs research lymers taking magnesum relapse. I know 3 doctors that say NO to magnesium . My doctor wouldn''t even let me do the epson salt baths when he was treating me. I know it is a big part of so many other naturopaths protocols and I am in a lot of...
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what are the signs that someone is dehydrated?
A: Thirst
Dry mouth or thick saliva
little or no urine
Rich urine
Lethargy
Limbs become cool to the touch (in more extreme cases).
Arrhythmia (more extreme cases).
Be concerened about dehydration if:
Excercising on a hot day, especially in low humidity conditions (an adult requires a minimum of 4L per day and in hot, dry weather, may require 8L or even more).
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Extreme sweating.
Hypovolemia as a result of bleeding or giving blood.
Note that if you suspect dehydration, you should also expect electrolyte imbalances. To correct this, rehydrate with an electrolyte solution -- sports drinks like Gator-Ade, or medical versions
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Hepatitis C - what are the signs that this disease is getting worse?
A: Good Morning misled, I also have Hep C, gotten from a blood transfusion in 1997, I am not iligable for treatment due to being bipolar and having a spinal fracture. the issues with your throat are pretty common, its simply stomach acid, and most doctors would give you a good antacid to take with food 3 times a day which would really really help. the muscles in your hands and feet are very unfamiliar to me, but the first thing I would suggest is potassium, as mine went too long more then once and required hospitalization, and the symptoms were severe muscle cramping. I do tend to get liver tenderness at times and I wish...
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Hi, what causes potassium to be low?
A: Some causes of potassium depletion are: 1. medications. If your mom takes a "water pill" or a pill to control high blood pressure, this might cause a low potassium level. 2. Excessive diahrrea or vomiting. 3. Prolonged fasting or starvation. 4. Alcoholism. If her potassium is frequently low, she should talk to her doctor about taking a potassium supplement. the other thing she can do is eat more foods that are high in potassium. there are a whole bunch of them. Here are a few: bananas,...
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