Question 1

what could low potassium even with supplements (klor-con 20meq) be caused by?its stays between 3.0 & 3.7. if a dose is missed it drops immediately. experience irregular heart rhythms & periodic paralysis. on diamox for iih. magnesium wnl (1.8 steady?

Accepted Answer

Low K: I suspect you are losing potassium via kidney in your urine.  No comment on diarrhea so unlikely GI source. Could be secondary to Diamox.  Have your doctors get 24 hr urine collections and make decisions

Question 2

is the supplement heart calm by vital biologics safe for tachycardia and palpitations? and can i take it with lorazepam? it contains magnesium taurate, glycinate, malate. also has taurine and potassium. co q 10?

Accepted Answer

: A big YES to both questions. Good Luck

Question 3

this heart shrinking, pulling feeling is happening to me. could it be a mineral deficiency (ion). for example. magnesium or potasium. ?

Accepted Answer

Chest symptoms: Insufficient information to address your enquiry,please provide more detail or be seen in person or via Health Tap Concierge

Question 4

severely constipated but i have chronically low potassium & a heart condition. is there any way that i can safely administer myself an enema?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but...: ...IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a diagnosis of exclusion. To accurately diagnosis &amp;treat IBS, your doctor must exclude infection (like small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), inflammation (like Crohn's), structural pathology (like partial obstructions), dysmotilities (chronic idiopathic constipation), metabolic problems (diabetes, low thyroid), &amp;extrinsic processes (bladder &amp; female issues).

Question 5

could low potassium cause heart symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Low potassium cause muscle weakness and may increase risk of arrhythmias. Low magnesium sometimes associated with low k, may worse the risk. Ekg must be done. Also the cause have to be investigated. Drug related, GI losses, kidney losses, endocrine disease associated.

Question 6

how can  low potassium levels cause heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm problems: Potassium level is tightly regulated by the kidneys and its balance is vital for normal functioning of heart, muscles, kidneys, etc.Low potassium can cause fatal abnormalities in heart rhythm resulting in cardiac arrest.

Question 7

at what level in mmol/l does low potassium have the potential to cause dangerous heart arythmias? less than 2.5? etc

Accepted Answer

Critically low: Normal serum potassium levels are generally considered to be between 3.5 and 5.0 mEq/L. Levels above 5.0 mEq/L indicate hyperkalemia, and those below 3.5 mEq/L indicate hypokalemia.
 A very low potassium level (less than 2.5 mmol/L) can be life-threatening and requires urgent medical attention.
It is worse if the person is taking digoxin.

Question 8

friend has heart disease and is an alcoholic whose potassium levels are critically low. how does this affect his heart?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia: Hypokalemia can cause dangerous heart rhythms and death, so can hyperkalemia.

Question 9

how safe is bisacodyl for heart patients? low potassium?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Bisacodyl is bowel-stimulating laxative, which alone should be a good choice for bowel prep for colon procdures or constipation after failing to dietary modification and will not affect electrolytes or heart conditions. Of course, it is most reasonable to ask your doctor for specifics since s/he knows more about your medical situations than anyone online. Best wish to health...

Question 10

can you tell me if low potassium causes anxiety or heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Low potassium : can cause disorientation and is very dangerous. Get some medical help, got to the ER or urgent care. You can be lightheaded and unable to walk and. An MD can tell you if it causes heart problems. Then you can rule out anxiety after ruling out the medical issues first.

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A member asked:

What could low potassium even with supplements (klor-con 20meq) be caused by?its stays between 3.0 & 3.7. if a dose is missed it drops immediately. experience irregular heart rhythms & periodic paralysis. on diamox for iih. magnesium wnl (1.8 steady?

A member asked:

Is the supplement heart calm by vital biologics safe for tachycardia and palpitations? and can i take it with lorazepam? it contains magnesium taurate, glycinate, malate. also has taurine and potassium. co q 10?

A member asked:

This heart shrinking, pulling feeling is happening to me. could it be a mineral deficiency (ion). for example. magnesium or potasium. ?

A member asked:

Severely constipated but i have chronically low potassium & a heart condition. is there any way that i can safely administer myself an enema?

A member asked:

Could low potassium cause heart symptoms?

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How can low potassium levels cause heart problems?

A member asked:

At what level in mmol/l does low potassium have the potential to cause dangerous heart arythmias? less than 2.5? etc

A member asked:

Friend has heart disease and is an alcoholic whose potassium levels are critically low. how does this affect his heart?

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How safe is bisacodyl for heart patients? low potassium?

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Can you tell me if low potassium causes anxiety or heart problems?

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