Question 1

what risks do mild hypocalcemia 2.11 (ref 2.2 -2.7) & hypokalemia 2.9 (ref 3.5 - 5.0) present to pt undergoing general anesthesia.

Accepted Answer

Need to fix b4 srgry: It will need to be treated prior to surgery- especially the hypokalemia-as it is quite significant.  It may cause significant problems- including arythmia, problem with respiratory muscle etc- if it is not treated.

Question 2

can hypocalcemia be serious?

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Yes: If severe it could lead to seizures. Milder cases it would lead to muscle twitching or spasms.

Question 3

what are hypokalemia symptoms?

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Hypokalemia: Abnormal heart rhythms (dysrhythmias), especially in people with heart disease
constipation
fatigue
muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis)
muscle weakness or spasms
paralysis (which can include the lungs).

Question 4

is hypocalcemia related to gout?

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Not usually related: Gout is related to high uric acid levels causing joint pains and swellings. Low calcium is usually due to kidney disease, parathyroid disease, or medications, among others. In acute (sudden) kidney failure from uric acid stones, low calcium can happen, but this would be an uncommon situation. A rare condition called tumor lysis syndrome can also show low calcium and high uric acid levels.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of hypokalemia?

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Weakness: Muscle weakness, heart  rhythm problems.

Question 6

is the recurring hypokalemia dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You need to investigate the cause and correct it.Potassiam is very important to multiple vital organs including the heart.If not it can lead to lethal arrhythmias.See your md!

Question 7

does hypokalemia cause dizziness ?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia: Depending on the degree of electrolyte imbalance the more dizzy you can become.  You may be slightly off with regard to your potassium level.  Eat a couple of bananas. They have a lot of potassium,  lettuce (romaine) and kale. Also have good potassium levels.  A balanced diet with 5  helping of fruits and vegetable per day in recommended.  Good luck and feel better!

Question 8

does dehydration cause hypokalemia?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: Does not cause hypokalemia.

Question 9

what causes hypocalcemia and a lymphopenia?

Accepted Answer

See below: These are two different conditions. There are several causes of hypocalcemia, including calcium and vitamin d deficiency, chronic kidney disease etc. Best to talk to your doctor. 

Lymphopenia is decreased lymphocyte count caused by some infections or medications amongst other reasons. Please talk to your doc.

Question 10

what laboratory test can detect hypocalcemia?

Accepted Answer

Hypocalcemia: A simple blood test, but there must be several other lab tests to be done on the same sample.
If your doctor only requested serum calcium you might need a new doctor. Low calcium on its own must have a cause and that must be found by the lab studies.

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