Question 1

what are the signs/symptoms of an electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

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 2

would i know if i had electrolyte issues what would be symptoms ?

Accepted Answer

Varied: weakness out of character for the individual and cramps that are difficult to relieve are some of the more common signs of electrolyte abnormality. Please see your health care provider for assessment

Question 3

what are some key symptoms to electrolyte imbalance and what causes electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Many:: Irregular heartbeat.
Weakness.
Bone disorders.
Twitching.
Blood pressure changes.
Confusion.
Seizures.
Numbness.

these are just a few

causes:  dehydration, medications, poor diet, kidney disease to name a few

Question 4

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 5

can you please talk about of the easiest to stop symptoms of an electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Electrolyte problem: To get an answer to your question, you need to be more specific about what type of electrolyte imbalance you are talking about. The treatment of high potassium is different from the treatment of a high sodium. Please provide more details about the problem to get a  meaningful answer.

Question 6

i took 60ml of magnesium hydroxide (1200 mg/15ml) 3 days ago. i made sure i was hydrated and took electrolyte supplements alongside the dosage. i have been drinking plently of water. it's been 3 days and am still showing signs of heavy dehydration?

Accepted Answer

: You did not indicate what you mean by heavy dehydration, neither did you talk about whether you had diarrhea or what could be causing the dehydration, that makes it difficult to get a sense of what may be wrong. If you have heavy dehydration truly, you should get urgent evaluation for appropriate care.

Question 7

for the last week i have noticed a muscle tremor on the bottom side of my right foot towards my toes and its only that foot. should i be worried? or is it fine? or is it a sign of a electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Tremor foot: This would be very unusual.  Show to your Dr. and discuss.

Question 8

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 9

would routine blood work of electrolytes indicate  a problem with voltage-gated potassium channels? what test would be needed? symptoms associated?

Accepted Answer

Highly technical: You would get this type of information from a highly specialized electrophysiologist as this question pertains to cellular biology that the average physician has no practical knowledge of or what the clinical implications of abnormalities in these channels are.

Question 10

can dehydration cause a buildup of potassium in electrolyte blood tests without any other signs of kidney damage in tests?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: If you become dehydrated enough the blood flow to the kidneys can decrease and kidney failure can occur.  If the kidney failure is bad enough and if one is on certain medications such as potassium, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, spironolactone high potassium can occur.  With dehydration the kidneys are not damaged and will recover with hydration.

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Would i know if i had electrolyte issues what would be symptoms ?

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What are some key symptoms to electrolyte imbalance and what causes electrolyte imbalance?

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

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Can you please talk about of the easiest to stop symptoms of an electrolyte imbalance?

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I took 60ml of magnesium hydroxide (1200 mg/15ml) 3 days ago. i made sure i was hydrated and took electrolyte supplements alongside the dosage. i have been drinking plently of water. it's been 3 days and am still showing signs of heavy dehydration?

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For the last week i have noticed a muscle tremor on the bottom side of my right foot towards my toes and its only that foot. should i be worried? or is it fine? or is it a sign of a electrolyte imbalance?

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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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Would routine blood work of electrolytes indicate a problem with voltage-gated potassium channels? what test would be needed? symptoms associated?

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Can dehydration cause a buildup of potassium in electrolyte blood tests without any other signs of kidney damage in tests?

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