Question 1

what is the normal level for triglyceride potassium in blood ?

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2 questions here: It is my belief that the current guidelines are outmoded.  Risk is "direct, continuous, and linear."  what that means is the higher the worse, the lower the better. I recommend triglycerides less than 100 measured after eating-again, the usual recommendations are fasting.  However, there is much  documented scientific support for my position. Potassium  4.1-4.5. Www, thepmc.Org.

Question 2

blood potassium level of 3.4...how long will it take to restore to normal levels by eating more potassium rich foods and how much do i need to add?

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LOW PATASSIUM: It depends on the cause of the deficiency. If you are on blood pressure medication it can take a while to get it back up. A few bananas or cups of orange juice can be helpful.

Question 3

5.4 potassium level i had blood test for surgery and all were normal range except k how can i lower my potassium?

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It depends: on whether the high potassium level is because of kidney disease, medications (like lisinopril and losartan for BP or potassium supplements), endocrine disease (like hypoaldosteronism) or obstruction.  There are medications to lower potassium but they are typically used in the hospital setting only, not for home.   If you are eating high potassium foods, you should stop.  Diuretics also help lower

Question 4

dr.blood test done.sodium level was 125 while test range 135-145. potassium level was 3.47,while test range 3.5-5.5 rbc was 4.65 while test range 4.8-5.5 all other parameters normal. can these low variations cause constant light dizziness?

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: You have mild to moderate hyponatremia (low serum sodium) which needs to be investigated. Mild dizziness is not a symptom of hyponatremia but it could be caused by the same underlying disease. Medical and social history are very important when dealing a patient with hyponatremia. Good luck.

Question 5

do potassium blood levels change as fast as glucose blood levels? i have premature beats worse when k is low jw if my levels can be normal one day and back low the next, has been down to 3.1 but idk whybi take a ppi but no other reason i can think of

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Low potassium levels: Usually the body regulates potassium levels well, but certainly both underlying conditions, such as kidney issues and medicines you take, can influence the level.  While your level of 3.1 is not dangerously low, it certainly is a concern if you're experiencing multiple lab reports with low values. You should make an appointment with your doctor to discuss this. Also look at the PPI use.

Question 6

i have grade 2 scariolitis (as) and i take no medication. i have low hemoglobin 118, low mch 27.2 and high rdw which came on suddenly. my blood count was normal six weeks ago, except the low potassium level of 3.3. could i have aoi anemia or inflammation?

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Lottsa important: Issues here: a good rheumatologist can likely get at the bases of all of this.  See my book "maximum healing" &my  www.Thepmc.Org website. You may need to see a hematologist also but i suspect not.

Question 7

causes for heart beating forcefully & twitching? bad anxiety. blood work previously showed potassium level 6, but was lab error. sodium was high, but went down after drinking a lot of water. ended up being all normal. so anxious and panicky?

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: In all likely hood you have a cardiac anxiety problem.  Your body is taking to you. Listen and take good notes and share with your Drs.  u and ur team will figure it out. May want to consider TM.org

Question 8

what causes chronically low blood potassium levels?

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Few mechanisms: 1. Low intake in food  2. Loss in secretions- urine, gastrointestinal-vomitus and stool, sweat 3.Increased traslocation of k in to the cells in certain conditions eg. Insulin excess, mineralocorticoid( aldosterone - a hormone secreted by adrenal gld.) excess are associated with low potassium.There is a genetically acquired condition called periodic hypokalemic syndrome characterized by low k level.

Question 9

can you please help to lower the potassium levels in my blood?

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Nephrologist: Potassium balance is tightly regulated by the kidneys, so any potassium disorder implies some derangement in potassium handling. If you have high potassium problems, you must consult nephrologist. 
Please see this website for info on low potassium diet.
http://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/potassium.cfm.

Question 10

my potasium was 3.3 the range from 3.5 - 5.1is normal  what other blood result can effects  it & what should i know about potassium?

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Major mineral: Potassium is the major positively charged mineral ion inside your cells. A low blood potassium ("K") can reflect low total body stores; low total body stores could manifest as weakness. In the extreme case, you could have heart conduction abnormalities. In almost every situation imaginable, it is desireable to get your potassium up. Be well!

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What is the normal level of potassium in the blood

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What is the normal level for triglyceride potassium in blood ?

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Blood potassium level of 3.4...how long will it take to restore to normal levels by eating more potassium rich foods and how much do i need to add?

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5.4 potassium level i had blood test for surgery and all were normal range except k how can i lower my potassium?

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Dr.blood test done.sodium level was 125 while test range 135-145. potassium level was 3.47,while test range 3.5-5.5 rbc was 4.65 while test range 4.8-5.5 all other parameters normal. can these low variations cause constant light dizziness?

A member asked:

Do potassium blood levels change as fast as glucose blood levels? i have premature beats worse when k is low jw if my levels can be normal one day and back low the next, has been down to 3.1 but idk whybi take a ppi but no other reason i can think of

A member asked:

I have grade 2 scariolitis (as) and i take no medication. i have low hemoglobin 118, low mch 27.2 and high rdw which came on suddenly. my blood count was normal six weeks ago, except the low potassium level of 3.3. could i have aoi anemia or inflammation?

A member asked:

Causes for heart beating forcefully & twitching? bad anxiety. blood work previously showed potassium level 6, but was lab error. sodium was high, but went down after drinking a lot of water. ended up being all normal. so anxious and panicky?

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What causes chronically low blood potassium levels?

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Can you please help to lower the potassium levels in my blood?

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My potasium was 3.3 the range from 3.5 - 5.1is normal what other blood result can effects it & what should i know about potassium?

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