Vomiting and hypokalemia
Common Questions and Answers about Vomiting and hypokalemia
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My first question here is why do you have hypokalemia? This can be caused by vomiting, diarrhea, laxatives, diuretics (fluid pills), kidney disease, and a hormonal imbalance called primary aldosteronism. Are you taking any medications that lower the heart rate? If so these should be stopped following discussion with your doctor. Before considering any intervention for arrhythmia or palpitations, the underlying issue (i.e. hypokalemia and whatever is causing it) needs to be treated first.
I never had blood tests yet to confirm my suspicions about my case if I really do have Hypokalemia. But I think I do have the condition cuz I have search and ask my friend who is a physician, she told me that i think I do have the condition plus in addition to that I have seen a TV show about hypokalemia and we do have same syptoms.
I have like numbness/muscle cramps (cuz i felt like ants running all over my body) in my right arm first and then it goes down to my legs and to my whole body.
1 mg of florinef on Tuesday. Today is Friday and I have gained 4 pounds (I never gain weight), my bp is a little high (120/80), and last night I felt like my heart beat was slow but hard and my chest hurt, my legs were crampy and achy, I was really thirsty (even though I drank a ton of water and I kept having to go to the bathroom). Are these symptoms of hypokalemia? My cardio is not in the office today. I need to know if I should cut back my florinef to only .
My cat was diagnosed with impaired renal function (stage II) and was put on a fluid therapy on saline 0,9% and Lasix. As a result of the use of lasix, the vet suspects she has became severely hypokalemic and she will be placed on potassium supplement therapy once her blood work is confirmed which unfortunately may take another 12 hours. At the moment she is lethargic, has no appetite and unable to walk around but at least she is alive.
Tummy Where My VP Shunt Is Located Has Been Causing Me A Sharp Excruciating Pain. I Went To The ER And Was Informed My Hypokalemia Level Is Extremely Low. I Was Given A Potassium Drink In The Hospital And Told To Rest And Eat Plenty Of Bananas. Today Is Day 5 And The Pain Has Only Gotten Worse And Other Symptoms Have Been Added. Woke Up With A Bad Burning Sensation In My Neck.
Thanks for your question. Hyper-kalemia (high potassium) is generally considered more dangerous than hypo-kalemia; however, hypokalemia can lead to arrythmias or other serious medical problems. More important than the absolute number is the rate of change. If your potassium is chronically low, that is generally less concerning. Potassium levels can vary this much. I've heard it said that a eating a banana increases potassium levels by 0.3-0.4.
Certain ecg findings are flattened or inverted Twave, a U wave, ST depression, and a wide PR interval. Mild hypokalemia could be treated with oral potassium chloride supplements and nutritional supplements like bananas, oranges, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables etc. The tachycardia at night is most likely due to anxiety and stress of an upcoming cardiologist appointment. Hope this helps. Take care.
Hypokalemia and Ventricular Fibrillation- An ambulance EKG noted abnormal repolarisation with EKG presenting in a sinus rhythm with T wave inversion in leads II & III and a VF with T waves V4 V5 V6 with T wave depression in leadsV4 V5 V6. ER would not look at report. ( I have been in ER twice with hypokalemia (level 2.8). Is this normal with Hypokalemia? Only other health condition epilepsy). Should I be concerned about Ventricular Fibrilation?
The above answer (hypokalemia) is a common cause of prominent U-waves at an ECG, though it can be congenital too. Hypercalcemia can cause the same. The U-wave comes after the T-wave in the QT-interval. It isn't always seen on a rhythm strip.
Hypokalemia (potassium deficiency) is a common problem for those who have eating disorders.
You can read more about hypokalemia:
[http://www.medhelp.org/medical-information/show/679/Hypokalemia]
Good luck!
I have been in ER twice with hypokalemia (level 2.8). Is this normal with Hypokalemia? Only other health condition epilepsy.
You have had both moderate and servere hypokalemia at certain times. This can be very dangerous. It can cause nerve and heart problems. Hypokalemia is an indication that you have an underlying health issue. Please seek out help before doing any damage to your health. Perhaps you are taking something that is lowering your potassium levels? Diuretics? Certain antibiotics may also be a cause of the condition. Do you have kidney disease?
Best to not ignore this.
Good luck to you.
s rarely caused by a lack of potassium in the diet. Hypokalemia can be life-threatening and should always be treated by a doctor. Connection with blood pressure is not conclusive but there is some evidence it may lower blood pressure.
Hope this provides some insight into the questions you have asked. Thanks for the question, and if you have any further question or comments you are invited to respond. Take care.
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This type of result has happened before and we assumed lab error. However they rechecked and it was more or less the same result yesterday. The previous reading like this was from another lab and I doubt that two labs can make the same mistake. I would like to stay at TSH 1.5 but Im not sure about increasing my dose since I have had to increase from 25ug till 75ug already and it keeps going right back to between 4.5-5 and my FT3 is just not getting in the upper range.
t have to do anything about it just live a life and see him again if I have any episode of faint or blackout or seizure and told me to avoid drug that prolong qtc and hypokalemia. I look ekg myself and calculate it and it's still prolong like 388-470 in each beat in lead II. I'm really worry about that and I can't sleep at night because of this issue. I've never had any faint or blackout in my life and I don't have family history of this issue before.
Vomiting, diarrhea, diuretics, and excessive perspiration are all causes of a severe potassium loss. There are others, but these are the main culprits. Just put in "causes of hypokalemia" in your search engine and you will see all the causes. Some medications may cause you to be hypokalemic. Check the sheets that come with your meds to see if any of them cause loss of potassium.
Take Care!
Make sure you're hydrated and are eating enough food. If you are, these are symptoms of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, which is common in young people but poorly understood by most doctors.
Hi, I posted earlier. I am a 39 year old female and have three boys. I have been having poor circulation problems and pain mostly in my right leg at night. However, it has now progressed to my arms, hands, feet, other leg etc. It is really bad at night, but now bad during the day. One minute it feels like my arm is falling asleep and it hurts, then its the opposite side or my foot. It's really strange. I can be moving or sitting and it's continous now. It is progressively getting worse.
Presence of adrenal tumors and hypertension cause the renal potassium stores to be depleted and make the person susceptible to hypokalemia. Use of chemotherapy also causes hypokalemia"
Too much insulin secretion can cause hypokalemia because insulin promotes potassium to enter skeletal muscle cells. Be aware that adrenal tumors, congestive heart failure and hypertension predispose a person to hypokalemia because renal potassium stores can be depleted by these conditions.
Hello Dear,
Known causes of potassium deficiency include excessive diarrhea and vomiting. The treatment in these cases should be for the diarrhea and vomiting, and ensuring there continues to be sufficient potassium in the diet. Mineral supplements may also be necessary. If the vomiting is self-induced, as in bulimia, psychiatric treatment may be indicated.
Hyperthyroidism, an illness of the thyroid, the main hormone producing gland, is also known to cause potassium deficiency.
He takes Lisinopril and he has had several episodes of lightheadedness, nausea and vomiting, and low BP while playing golf. Are there other classes of anti-hypertensives that don't result in hypotension DT excessive sweating? He's also had 7 kidney stones in the last 5 months. Could Lisinopril and his excessive sweating be a contributing factor?
We went to her doctor and she thought pleurisy, so we went to a pulmonologist who did more x-rays and a ct scan with contrast, as well as a breathing test/lung function test. All came back normal, yet she has had the pain consistently for over a month. The pulmonologist thought it might be neuromuscular, and simply said take Advil and let me know how it goes.
My daughter is a dance major in college, and when they did they blood test they said that her potassium was very low.
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