Question 1

how do you fix an electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Electrolyte imbalanc: It depends which electrolyte(s) are imbalanced and then to try and find a cause.  If they are low, then replace them.

Question 2

what are the signs/symptoms of an electrolyte imbalance?

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Various: Look first for weakness, then confusion. In the hospital, very sick people are monitored and sodium, potassium, and acid-based are controlled well. Outside, we see this in people abusing diuretics, overdoing drinking water, folks with renal and/or adrenal disease, and athletes who overdo things in the heat. Symptoms and signs are seldom "textbook".

Question 3

how do i check for electrolyte imbalance? what should i do if my medication is causing it?

Accepted Answer

Speak to your doctor: Will adjust the dose or change them , and will repave  and will balance.

Question 4

if you have an electrolyte imbalance can using ppis stop u from covering up that imbalance?

Accepted Answer

: No, using a PPI does not cover electrolyte abnormality. In contrast, PPI can rarely cause low blood magnesium (hypomagnesemia)

Question 5

what is the difference between electrolyte imbalance and dehydration? what are symptoms of both to look for?

Accepted Answer

HOMEOSTASIS: Major electrolytes in blood: sodium (na: 135 -148 mmol/l), potassium (k: 3.5-5.5 mmol/l), chloride(cl: 95-105 mmol/l). These must remain  within range to have normal function. If any goes down due to loss, e.G diarrhea/ vomiting or up due to excessive intake or retention e.G kidney failure, it is called electrolyte imbalance.
Dehydration is reduction of fluid in body due to loss or less intake.

Question 6

how does electrolyte imbalance affect the heart?

Accepted Answer

Electrolyte imbalanc: Can negatively  effect your heart's rhythm and its ability to beat normally.

Question 7

can drinking too much water cause an electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will water down the electrolyte concentrations in your blood, also causing problems.

Question 8

could drinking alcohol cause an electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are a heavy drinker, you could see low magnesium and low sodium levels among other things.

Question 9

can to much prune juice cause electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Prune juice on its own does not cause the problem. Prune juice is taken to make stool looser and if there is diarrhea, yes that can cause electrolyte imbalance.

Question 10

will drinking excessive amounts of alcohol cause an electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration...: ...Is most common problem with excessive alcohol intake. Chronic drinkers are often magnesium depleted, and occasionally have low potassium as well.

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