Question 1

is it normal to get hypokalemia for it to change into hyperkalemia?

Accepted Answer

Nephrologist: Potassium balance is tightly regulated by the kidneys, so any potassium disorder implies some derangement in potassium handling. It is unusual to have low potassium(hypokalemia) if the food intake is normal and it is unusual to have hyperkalemia(high potassium) if you have normal kidney function.So if you have any of these problems, you must consult nephrologist.

Question 2

why does respiratory alkalosis cause hypokalemia while metabolic acidosis causes hyperkalemia?

Accepted Answer

Potassium shift: the concentration of electrolytes in the body and blood stream are very complex.  The body strives to maintain normal concentrations of potassium, acid, as well as electrical charge.  Acidosis causes a build up of hydrogen and cells will shift hydrogen and potassium to prevent acid buildup as a result potassium goes up, the reverse occurs when alkalosis happens

Question 3

what are the common signs and symptoms of ms in a 24 year woman?

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Variable: There is a broad range of symptoms, usual ones being visual problems, numbness, tingling and weakness. You may consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/guide/multiple-sclerosis-symptoms#1
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Question 4

what are the early signs and symptoms in most patients with ms?

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Symptoms can be: Vague: painful blindness, odd sensations of the body, weakness, bowel/bladder changes, etc.  However, i could make an endless list of other medical disorders that cause the same problems.  The only way to know if you have ms is to be evaluated properly and to see if you meet the mcdonald criteria, which dictates the diagnostic criteria.

Question 5

what is a symptom of hyperkalemia?

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Low Potassium: Symptoms are nausea, fatigue, muscle weakness & tingling.

Question 6

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 7

what are the symptoms of hypokalemia?

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Weakness: Muscle weakness, heart  rhythm problems.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of hyperkalemia?

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The symptoms of Hyperkalemia include::   Confusion, Diarrhea, Lethargy, Vomiting, Weakness, Abnormal heart rhythms.

Question 9

s. creatine  increased from 1.6 to 2.2 in 6-8 months (was under hyperkalemia at 5.7 constant - due to betablocker, but now at 3.5). type 2 diabatic.?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes longterm: With poor control will cause kidney disease. The answer to your question depends on many factors, particularly if you are indeed a diabetic. How well or poorly controlled it has been, other risk factors for kidney disease like hypertension, age, lipids, smoking status, medications, etc.

Question 10

what do you use to treat hyperkalemia?

Accepted Answer

See below: Treatment of hyperkalemia involves a series of interventions. The first one is usually administration of ca gluconate IV to stabilize the heart. After this, glucose and Insulin can be administered to shift potassium into cells. Sodium polystyrene sulfate is administered orally or via an enema to bind potassium and remove it from the body. Dialysis is used in the setting of kidney failure.

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