Question 1

are pediatric electrolytes bad when i'm pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are feeling sick enough that you need oral electrolyte solution, you should definitely see your ob-gyn.  You should not be craving pedialyte.

Question 2

while pregnant with my first child, i had severe vomiting. how can i  avoid starvation and electrolyte disturbances during my second pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Good news..It probably won't be as bad the next time.  Eat small frequent meals.  Avoid feeling hungry which can set off the nausea feeling.  Ginger, anise, fennel seeds are natural antinausea ingredients so eat those.  Don't force yourself to eat things you don't want to.  Simple broths and popsicles can help you from getting dehydrated and will give you electolytes.

Question 3

too many electrolytes, is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Electrolyte problem: Please rephrase your question to get a meaningful answer. Do you mean that some of your electrolytes are elevated? Please either ask the physician who ordered to the blood work for an answer or submit another question that can be answered properly.

Question 4

magnesium blood level was 2.5. all other electrolytes normal & normal kidney functioning. not on any supplements/meds containing mag. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Serum useless: A serum magnesium level is not very helpful. The body keeps serum magnesium under very tight control at the expense of tissue/bone levels. Check an rbc magnesium level instead to get a better picture of tissue levels. Ideal levels in the upper half of reference range. Most people are low.

Question 5

how often can i take electrolyte supplement? had a bad stomach bug wk ago.taken a few packs since then and have felt remarkably better every day. when i went to the doctor last year, i had slightly low electrolyte levels. should i take one daily?

Accepted Answer

: If you feel otherwise healthy then a normal diet and fluid intake should suffice and no need to take any supplements. However if you feel more comfortable taking it - then one pack should do it. Always follow your docs recommendations. good luck

Question 6

symptoms of bad muscle cramping/fatigue/aching all over body brought on by activity that has gotten worse over the years. blood/electrolyte/genetic tests have been normal. emg shows increase insertional activity in 1 muscle. can this mean anything?

Accepted Answer

: Increased insertional activity only has clinical meaning when it is diffused and you only have that finding in one muscle so I doubt its significance.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

Sodium, potassium: Electrolytes are substances like sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, hydrogen, calcium in the body.

Question 8

what is the best to improve electrolyte imbalances in my child?

Accepted Answer

Find out the cause: You should perhaps find out the cause of the imbalance before correcting, as different conditions are treated differently. 
It is paramount to get to the root of the problem as there may be some life threatening or potentially so conditions that if left untreated may get advanced enough to leave permanent damage or even end up in death.

Question 9

does starch have electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

Starch: Does starch have electrolytes? ANS: yes but not much. Read the label.

Question 10

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.

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While pregnant with my first child, i had severe vomiting. how can i avoid starvation and electrolyte disturbances during my second pregnancy?

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Too many electrolytes, is that bad?

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Magnesium blood level was 2.5. all other electrolytes normal & normal kidney functioning. not on any supplements/meds containing mag. is this bad?

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How often can i take electrolyte supplement? had a bad stomach bug wk ago.taken a few packs since then and have felt remarkably better every day. when i went to the doctor last year, i had slightly low electrolyte levels. should i take one daily?

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Symptoms of bad muscle cramping/fatigue/aching all over body brought on by activity that has gotten worse over the years. blood/electrolyte/genetic tests have been normal. emg shows increase insertional activity in 1 muscle. can this mean anything?

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What is the definition or description of: electrolytes?

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What is the best to improve electrolyte imbalances in my child?

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Does starch have electrolytes?

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How do you fix an electrolyte imbalance?

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