What can be done for dangerously low potassium? answers (278)

A: Feel free to read my profile for my potassium problems and how it made mefeel. It is VERY dangerous! Potassium Deficiency is VERY SERIOUS!! Leg cramps are just the first signof the deficiency as your body starts to canabalize itself to get thenecessary nutrients wherever it can. This deficieny will affect yourheart, your thought process, your digestive system, etc. Very Serious! Here are some of the other side-effects from Potassium deficiency. PLease,please see your doctor immediately and also start taking a supplement! Abanana a day will not do the trick until you get the problem arrested!Treat this as serious, ok? ~TammaraDeficiency: Acne ArrhythmiaCognitive impairmentConstipationDepression ECG changes Edema...

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, potatoes, oranges, apricots, yogurt, meats like beef, salmon and chicken and peanut butter. Hope the info helps. Im guessing your mom has Hypertension or a heart problem? well may

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A: Intravenous (IV) potassium therapy is a treatment for severe hypokalemia, which is when a patient has dangerously low potassium levels in the blood. because intravenous administration of potassium can potentially be dangerous for patients, this treatment is only recommended when it is clearly clinically indicated and there are several safeguards used to reduce the risks to the patient. Typically, IV potassium is provided in a hospital setting, often an intensive care unit, and the patient is monitored carefully for any signs of complications. Potassium plays a key role in a num

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A: Intravenous potassium is an injection of potassium, a mineral that helps cells, tissues, and organs in the body function properly, administered directly into the bloodstream. Sufficient levels of potassium are essential for the heart to function. It also helps the body digest food properly, and aids in muscle function. A doctor may give a patient intravenous potassium if the individual’s levels are dangerously low. Most people get all the potassium their bodies need through a healthy diet. Many fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meats contain it. Eating a diet high in sodium can increase the amount of potassium required for proper body function, however. Other...

A: you could be having low blood sugar its very common take a couple ofcrackers or some milk see your docter i passed out at homei was glad thatmy wife was home i down over 200 pounds and take cadur half pill in morninghalf evning but please call your docter this can be serious good luck ted kadur is the right speling tat is for potasium ted My potassium was low and I have to take a Rx for it 2 caps 3 times a dayto keep it up, where it should be. The sun and heat will depleat also, aswell as all the water we are drinking, flushes it from our systems. I take the 10MEQ Micro-K cr extended release...

A: I''m assuming you can''t stand to eat bananas?? There are potassium pills that may help if you can swallow them alright. I am pre-op but, I have very low potassium. My doctor has me taking pills2xs a day. He very specifically told me not to take them on an emptystomach. Maybe this is your problem? Also, squash, bannanas, pototes, andmany veggies are very high in potassium. Try checking like web md or one ofthose sites for a list of high potassium foods. I remember seeing one onthere somewhere. Hope this helps. Hello, I can tolerate and drink lots of Diet V-8 splash, the flavors aretropical,

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A: Well look at your fruit chart. Even though the banana is actually an herb rather than a fruit you should only consume 4-6 servings a day. Here is the real answer that is strange. The FDA only allows 99 mg per pill. More than 200 mg can hurt you. But in food it will not hurt you. 2 avocados have 2400 mg of K (potassium), 4 bananas have 1600 mg and 4 potatoes have 3200. So those are fine but the pills can kill you. See site below for more on supplements and foods and the difference. 3500 milligrams is the Recommanded Daily Allowance for a person of "average height and weight"... but...

A: Ketoacidosis is a condition in which severe insulin deficiency leads to dangerous effects in the bloodstream. People with type 1 diabetes are at risk of ketoacidosis if their insulin levels become extremely low. This risk can be exacerbated by conditions such as dehydration and infection. Ketoacidosis treatment generally includes the replacement of fluids and electrolytes and the administration of drugs to restore insulin levels and to reduce blood glucose and ketone levels. Diabetic ketoacidosis is the result of three metabolic problems occurring in conjunction with one another: high blood sugar, high blood ketone levels and a condition...

A: A nonketotic hyperosmolar coma — also known as hyperosmolar nonketotic state or diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome — is a dangerous complication of type 2 diabetes. low insulin levels combined with high blood sugar levels create an atmosphere for development of the condition. Dehydration, reflex problems, and cognitive disturbances represent some symptoms. In advanced cases, unconsciousness or death may result. Treatments may range from intravenous fluid intake to insulin injections.. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that develops over time. It is characterized by erratic levels of glucose sugar in the blood. An estimated norm for...

A: Hello,Normal potassium level is 3.5 -5 mmol/l of plasma. low potassium level is called hypokalemia.. It causesmuscle weakness, hypotonia (decreased tone of muscles) ,cramps, tetany, cardiac arrhythmas (irregularities ofheart beat). If the level is below 2.5 mmol/l it is dangerous & life threatening & requires immediatetreatment in hospital. If hypokalemia is is mild (> 2.5 mmol/l) oral potassium supplementation is required& the dose is determined by a licensed physician. Hope this helps you. Take care & regards!...