What symptom does potassium lack have

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Hypokalemia: as the name suggests, it means that the potassium content in the body is low. The reason is that when the body is short of potassium, the kidney can not reduce the excretion of potassium, so it is easy to cause potassium deficiency. Hypokalemia can induce: hypertension, arrhythmia, premature beat and other diseases, so we must attach great importance to hypokalemia. Next, let's talk about the symptoms of this disease. I hope you can prevent it early.

What symptom does potassium lack have

Symptom 1: when the potassium type periodic paralysis attacks, should be timely with 10% potassium chloride or 10% potassium citrate 40-50ml meal, the total amount of 10 grams a day. Potassium chloride solution can also be intravenous drip to correct hypokalemia.

Symptom 2: if the symptoms occur frequently, 1 gram of potassium salt can be used during the attack interval, divided into three times a day, oral. Either acetazolamide 250 mg, 4 times a day, or spironolactone 200 mg, 2 times a day.

Symptom 3: eating foods high in potassium and low in sodium can also help reduce the onset of the disease. If accompanied by hyperthyroidism, the onset of hyperthyroidism will be significantly reduced or terminated after control. Should avoid all kinds of incentives, usually eat less meals, avoid concentrated high carbohydrate diet, and limit sodium. Avoid cold and mental stimulation.

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Abnormal distribution of potassium: the transfer of potassium to cells, common in: alkalosis, insulin injection, increased glycogen synthesis, familial periodic paralysis. Barium poisoning, cottonseed oil poisoning, etc.