Low pottassium levels in blood - whats the implications?
04 October 2007, 04:24 PM
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Low pottassium levels in blood - whats the implications?
As per title what does it mean? what can it cause? is it a quick fix?
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04 October 2007, 04:39 PM
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Well for a start the heart wont beat without Potassium so its something you want to look into 
If your body is low on Potassium your likely to be weak or feel weak. The normal potassium level is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L. Anything under 3.5 is considered low. Depends on what your level is to the type of treatment you should look for. mild levels can be topped up with treatment via a pill etc. Avoid long strenuos activities if your suffering from it, its the basic form of prevention to be honest.
You can also change your diet to up your potassium levels, bananas, tomatoes, oranges and peaches are good for you in that respect.
If your body is low on Potassium your likely to be weak or feel weak. The normal potassium level is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L. Anything under 3.5 is considered low. Depends on what your level is to the type of treatment you should look for. mild levels can be topped up with treatment via a pill etc. Avoid long strenuos activities if your suffering from it, its the basic form of prevention to be honest.
You can also change your diet to up your potassium levels, bananas, tomatoes, oranges and peaches are good for you in that respect.
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cheers guys is not me its my dad, been having health issues since christmas day (in hospital for 7 months 
)that was with blood pressure dropping when he tried to stand or move causing him to keep blacking out. LAtest is dangerously high blood presure and it turns out its because of the low pottassium levels
)that was with blood pressure dropping when he tried to stand or move causing him to keep blacking out. LAtest is dangerously high blood presure and it turns out its because of the low pottassium levels
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