Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What may be the cause of hypokalemia disease and how is it treated?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Low potassium: Hypokalemia is a low blood potassium level. It can be from many reasons. Usually one sees this with vomiting and diarrhea from gastroenteritis. It is also a common side effect of medications such as diuretics (lasix (furosemide) or Furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide). It can usually be replaced by oral intake of pills or liquid potassium. Sometimes intravenous potassium is needed. Discuss with your doctor.
Answered 4/11/2016
5.7k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
What would cause someone to have hypokalemia? What food should you eat to help it?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What are the causes of low potassium (hypokalemia)?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Does fosfomycin cause hypokalemia when taken orally or just I.v?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can Wilson's disease cause low T3, (liothyronine) hypoglycemia & occasional hypokalemia?
Treated for dehydration & hypokalemia diagnosed w/gastroenteritis but still have pain and diaherra then constipation in a cycle Cause?
Why dos someone develop hypokalemia if they have cushings disease?
Can chronic hypokalemia lead to chronic renal parenchymal disease? Why? What's the cure here? Thank you.
What are the endocrinal test to be done to know the cause of my hypokalemia?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
