Beware of Low Potassium

Beware of Low Potassium

One of the most important minerals in the body is potassium. It is bad when it is too bad and it is also bad when it is lacking. We need postassium for normal heartbeat and use of body masks.
I have seen many patients suffer from low potassium. The doctor calls it hypokalemia.

What is the cause of low potassium?
Common sources of low potassium include sweating, diarrhea and vomiting. As a result, potassium exits the body through our sweat and dirt. Sometimes kidneys (or kidneys) have a deficiency, so potassium also appears in the urine.

If you like to take detergents, perfumes or cosmetics, your potassium can go down. If you love colon cleansing, potassium can also be lowered. Exercise and sweating can also reduce potassium.

What is the symptom?
Symptoms of low potassium include foot weakness, cramping and abnormal heartbeat. Weakness begins with the foot and climbs slowly until the whole body is paralyzed. It is very dangerous and can die instantly.

How is low potassium treated?
When the condition is severe the patient needs to be taken to the hospital for blood potassium. But if we begin to lose weight, we can first eat foods high in potassium such as bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, orange and broccoli.

These foods are also a great way to prevent potassium loss. Gatorade also has potassium. There is also a pill that is given to doctors, potassium tablets (brand name K-Lyte) that can rapidly increase potassium.

To prevent this disease, practice eating 2 bananas per day. Note: Two bananas a day can keep the doctor away.

Consult your doctor if you are feeling down. Your doctor will check your Potassium level (a blood test) to determine if your potassium is low. If you have kidney disease or kidney failure, consult your doctor before consuming potassium. Good luck.