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Electrolyte disorders

Electrolyte disorders

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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Types of

Hyperkalemia
Hypernatremia
Condition
Low sodium
Condition
Low potassium (hypokalemia)
Magnesium deficiency
Condition

Symptoms

Confusion
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fatigue
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Electrolyte disorders
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
3.8
4 reviews
Potassium
3.5
4 reviews
Calcium chloride
3.3
3 reviews
Spironolactone
2.8
5 reviews
Insulin
2.5
17 reviews
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Other treatments

High salt diet
Hospitalization
Intravenous fluids

Tests

Electrocardiogram
Urine potassium with creatinine
Urine chloride
Fractional excretion of sodium
Osmolality
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Related questions

A 38-year old male asked:

Does celiac disease affect the body's ability to balance electrolytes? Is hyponatremia or hypernatremia more likely for someone with celiac?

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A 21-year old male asked:

I have Crohn's disease which has caused mild metabolic alkalosis due to low electrolytes. Can I safely consume pediaLyte everyday to counteract this?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old male asked:

I need a colonoscopy but I'm too weak to do bowel cleanse. I have Crohn's disease & a heart condition w/electrolyte abnormalities. What are my options?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 59-year old male asked:

Mild ascitis, mild hepatomegaly with slightly coarse echotexture to r/o liver parenchymal disease, mild spleenomegaly and electrolyte imbalance?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old male asked:

How safe if bowel prep for colonoscopy in patients with heart disease and severe electrolyte abnormalities? Are any of them safe?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old male asked:

Emg showed increased insertional activity in one muscle. I have chronic muscle cramping during activity all over my body. Electrolyte, blood and genetic tests are all normal. No muscle weakness or atrophy. Can this still be a neuro/muscular disorder?

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A 34-year old male asked:

I have chronic muscle cramping/ache/fatigue all over body brought on by activity that has gotten worse over past 5 years. I have no muscle atrophy/weakness. Blood/electrolyte/ genetic tests are all normal. Can this be a muscle/neuromuscular disease?

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A 36-year old female asked:

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

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A 25-year old female asked:

Is magnesium an electrolyte?

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A 52-year old asked:

Does starch have electrolytes?

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A 20-year old female asked:

How do you fix an electrolyte imbalance?

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A 41-year old female asked:

What are the signs/symptoms of an electrolyte imbalance?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can you tell me how i can replenish electrolytes/hydration?

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A 55-year old male asked:

What can I get other than gatorade that has electrolytes in it?

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A 27-year old female asked:

What is the correct ingredient measurments for a homemade electrolyte water mix?

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A 47-year old asked:

Is there a way to make a safe pedialyte-type of electrolyte at home for my child?

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A 30-year old male asked:

As one who exercises regularly, is it good to drink "electrolyte" drinks to replenish one's electrolyte balance?

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A 36-year old female asked:

What is Ions or Electrolytes function for our body? Could Ions stimulates our thirst and enhance our body fluid ?

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A 35-year old asked:

What do you advise if I'm looking for products similar to propel water or drinks with electrolytes that I can buy in drugstores or supermarket, what can you recommend?

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A 24-year old male asked:

What are electrolytes made of?

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A 36-year old asked:

What are electrolyte imbalances?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

Too many electrolytes, is that bad?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

I have low electrolytes what does it means?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

What does it mean if my electrolytes are low?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old female asked about a female:

How can i improve my electrolyte balance in my body?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

How can I keep my electrolytes up during triathlons?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: electrolytes?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

What exactly are electrolytes? I've always wondered this.

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old asked:

What is the best to improve electrolyte imbalances in my child?

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A 44-year old asked:

What effects can having an imbalance in electrolytes have on your body?

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