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what causes high levels of potassium?
A: Hope all will be ok. can you see a Specialist? Ask your Doc to refer you. "aumunlvr", may have the name wrong, but you are a Doctor, and answer was very informative. And will be praying that your levels drop down to normal. Don''t panic. We love you and care for you. And read up as much as you can, so you understand what is going on, then you can check for symptoms. Feedback to your Doc., always helps them evaluate what the problem is. Please keep us posted. i have high blood pressure and i need to take potasium so may
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what increases/causes high blood pressure?
A: There is no such thing as "high blood pressure". -Despite what your doctor (or other Answerers) say. -Honest. So if it doesn''t exist, nothing can ''cause'' it....it exists only in the mind of the Medical Industry. There are 4 pressures which are important: ''Systolic'', ''Diastolic'', ''Mean'', and ''Pulse-''. Mean arterial pressure determines how much blood is pumped round the cardiovascular system and is determined by DEMAND. It can never be too high. Systolic is the dangerous one. It bursts blood vessels in the brain (stroke) kidneys (malignant hypertension) or any other organ. It''s like a flashover in an elecrical circuit. Diastolic pressure is the main component of Mean...
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I Have Problems Keeping Potassium In My Body, what Should I Do?
A: Potassium levels in the blood usually vary with sodium levels .when sodium levels increase potassium levels decrease.and vice versa.potassium levels also are affected by a hormone called aldosterone,which is produced by the adrenal glands.many foods are rich in potassium, including scallops potatoes figs,bananas,prune juice and squash.balanced diet generally contains enough potassium for the body needs.a potassium level that is too high or too low can be dangerous. Abnormal potassium levels may cause symptoms such as muscle cramps or weakness, nausea diarrhea, frequent urination,dehydration, low blood pressure,confusion irritability, paralysis and changes in heart...
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My sodium is low and potasium levels are high, what does this mean?
A: Excessive levels of potassium is quite dangerous to your kidneys and can cause kidney problems. You might be having low blood pressure,right? what does your physician think? Sounds like you are getting into some kidney problems. Get yourself checked out by your doctor. Not only can high potassium mess up your kidneys, it can seriously damage your heart. My father has diabetes and his kidneys are nonfunctional, in fact he''s being prepped for dialysis (no hope for a kidney transplant). He also has neuropathy in his feet and heart disease and has...
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what is this dizzieness from?
A: I still get a little dizzy from time to time. Especially is I turn toofast or get up too fast. I have noticed that since I am eating morecalories a day (500 rather than 200-300) I am getting much better. As amatter of fact the only time I notice it now is in the morning when I am inthe shower...I can''t get myself to eat right away in the morning. HOWEVER,if it continues at a steady rate for the next day or so please call yourDoc. My guess would ether be dehydration or low potassium. better get a bloodtest for your potassium level just in case it''s that. (low potassium isVERY dangerous)....
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what are Water Pills?
A: Water pills are pills which tell the kidneys to express sodium from the body, causing an excretion of excess water as well. They are more properly known as diuretics, and they are used to treat a wide variety of health conditions. Some people also take water pills for weight loss; this use is not advised, and it can actually be very dangerous. In addition to being potentially harmful when abused, water pills do not actively contribute to weight loss; they simply remove excess fluid from the body. There are three main types of water pills. Loop diuretics interfere with the body''s ability to absorb sodium, meaning that more water appears in the patient''s urine,
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what Are the Effects of High Potassium Levels?
A: Potassium plays many parts in the working of the human body. It works to regulate muscle tissue, to the balance of the body''s electrical and chemical processes, and plays a part in the digestive system and metabolism. High potassium levels in the body can cause an irregular heartbeat, nausea, or a weak or slow pulse. In severe cases, it can even cause the heart to stop. High potassium levels, or hyperkalemia, has two causes. It can be caused by the body getting too much potassium, in food or medication, or the body releasing too much potassium into the blood stream. There are often no symptoms of high potassium levels, especially in milder...
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what causes my calves to throb at night?
A: This can be caused by a wide vast of things such as low potassium, arthritis, restless leg syndrome, fatigue, or varicose veins to something more serious like blood clots. Increase your potassium intake by eating bananas or drinking some orange juice if you think it''s low potassium, this is common with people who sweat a lot. However, I think you should see a doctor to rule out anything serious if there is any doubt. I have restless leg syndrome and when I am really tired it is worst. If you think this might be the case, you need more rest to avoid this awful feeling. If you think you might have blood clots, go to the doctor or er right away. This
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what foods are full of potassium.?
A: Bananas are a good source of potassium. Your local pharmacy also have pills that are just potassium and nothing else. Try that and see how it does. bananas Bananas are full of potassium. Ask your doctor if you need about potassium supplements or would eating potassium-rich foods be sufficient to maintain your needed requirements. Some times medications or treatments can cause electrolyte imbalances. be careful with supplements. High levels of potassium can be dangerous as well. Hope this is helpful try taking a tbl spoon of chlorophyll each day, I think it has potassium and some books I have read say it''s been used to treat
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what could be causing my hands and feet to go numb?
A: I had the same thing before my surgery and I had it for a while. Since Ihave lost 50# and my surgery date was January 8, it has disappeared. I amnot sure, but I think the circulation was bad with all the extra addedweight. I have the same thing happening to me. It is so bad that when the phonewakes me up my hands are too numb to pick up the reciever. Anyway, I toldmy doctor and he basically told me it was my own weight which is cuttingoff circulation. He says this will improve as I lose weight. I had the same thing happen lots of times. I was told it is poorcirculation. My "GUESS" would be low potassium. PLEASE, have your doctor writeyou a prescription
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