Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

Got blood work done a month ago. shows my potassium is low. 3.3 what should i do to get it 'normal range'?  im not familiar with this topic, thank you

Accepted Answer

Don't treat a lab value. The reference range is set so that several percent of folks fall a bit outside at either end. Don't confuse it with setting a limit on healthy. The low-end is often 3.5, and this value is of no danger to you. Plus, clinical chemistry analyzers have been known to malfunction from day to day, with all values a bit falsely low. If you feel well, just have it rechecked next yr.

Question 3

What would cause potassium, ast & alt to be below the normal range on a blood test?

Accepted Answer

Low potassium most often is due to diuretics but in a number of people might be due to a aldostrone imbalance.
Low alt, ast are not associated with any disease as i did some reasearch.

Question 4

Can excessive vomiting cause sodium, potassium,chloride imbalance in extra cellular fluid and intra cellular fluid..which can make blood high alkaline..but still electrolytes blood test show all in normal range?can imbalance happen only in ecf &icf?

Accepted Answer

Development of metabolic alkalosis following excessive vomiting is mainly due to excessive loss of hydrogen iron (stomach acid).   Potassium loss worsens metabolic acidosis.  This acid-base imbalance is noticeable in ECF.

Question 5

Would compression brace help calf cramps and how does it help? magnesium helped me some too. any other suggestions for things to try that are over the counter? no blood clots. potassium and magnesium were within normal range  by labs.

Accepted Answer

Its worth continuing the magnesium supplement as we only measure extracellular levels but the intracellular levels may be reduced. If cramps occur in the calves, stretching of the calves may prevent them. Quinine, which is in some tonic waters, are helpful for some people.I haven't found that compression stockings prevent leg cramps, but daily stretching of calf muscles often help.

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 7

What is the normal level for triglyceride potassium in blood ?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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 9

Thyroid removed 2013. since then i get spasms all over. every time i get blood work; told all is in normal ranges. 2 bp meds. should i take potassium?

Accepted Answer

I presume you have been taking thyroid medicine since your thyroid was removed. 
How much, how often, and when do you take your thyroxine? Best at bedtime an hour after any food if you can manage that.
When do you get your thyroid levels measured?
If your spasms are definitely not related to your thyroid issues you should see a neurologist on referral from your doctor.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

What is the normal range for potassium levels in blood

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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Got blood work done a month ago. shows my potassium is low. 3.3 what should i do to get it 'normal range'? im not familiar with this topic, thank you

What would cause potassium, ast & alt to be below the normal range on a blood test?

Can excessive vomiting cause sodium, potassium,chloride imbalance in extra cellular fluid and intra cellular fluid..which can make blood high alkaline..but still electrolytes blood test show all in normal range?can imbalance happen only in ecf &icf?

Would compression brace help calf cramps and how does it help? magnesium helped me some too. any other suggestions for things to try that are over the counter? no blood clots. potassium and magnesium were within normal range by labs.

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?

What is the normal level for triglyceride potassium in blood ?

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?

Thyroid removed 2013. since then i get spasms all over. every time i get blood work; told all is in normal ranges. 2 bp meds. should i take potassium?

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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