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Potassium Level

Potassium is an essential mineral in your body, which is required for the proper functioning of nerves and muscles. The average potassium level is between 3.6 and 5.2 mmol/L. High potassium level is seen in kidney failure, dehydration, diabetes, and internal bleeding.

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I have low potassium levels despite medication. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, Repeated blood tests have shown low potassium levels in my blood for several months, from 3.1 to 3.3 mmol/L. The doctor prescribed potassium chloride tablets. When that did not help, he increased the dosage. That also did not help, so he increased the dosage again. Still, there was no im...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Regarding your symptom of a persistent low level of potassium despite increasing medications, I propose you have developed a subacute myopathy. Do you have any...  Read Full »

How can I interpret abnormality in blood and urine reports?

Query: Hello doctor, Based on the health check reports attached, please confirm if any of the parameters are our side range which needs to be monitored, especially the ones marked as L or H (RDW, total blood count, lymphocytes, indirect bilirubin, potassium serum, etc). This is for a 33-year-old female.  Read Full »


Dr. Magesh Thirunavukkarasu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. I just went through your blood reports and urine protein examination in blood reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your hemoglobin level seems to be normal 12.5 also and then other components like white blood cells, red blood cells platelets all are ...  Read Full »

There is extreme weakness with low carbon dioxide. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing episodes of extreme weakness, lethargy, and tiredness. I feel unable to get out of bed, and I find myself going to the bathroom often at night. Two years ago, I had an ECG-proven ventricular tachycardia after an episode that lasted for several days. I have had lab tes...  Read Full »


Dr. Pankaj Jawandhiya

Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. I went through your reports that you sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). One report shows a slightly low normal potassium level of 3.8. V-tach (ventricular tachycardia) can potenti...  Read Full »

What will be the harmful effect of high creatinine and low potassium?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48-year-old female. I have LMNA related cardiomyopathy and right sided heart failure (HF with preserved EF) and psoriatic arthritis. I have a dual chamber pacer/ICD. I am paced 100% in both the upper and lower chambers. I take Amiodarone, Metoprolol, Ranexa, Warfarin, Bumex, ...  Read Full »


Dr. Tarek Algamal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want you to concern only about rise of creatinine which (from your history mentioned) could be due to diuretics or contrast taken during the CT. Low potassium also could be related to a high dose of diuretics. High CO2 is related directly to low potassium, so do n...  Read Full »

How to treat the cramps in the extremities of my mother?

Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 80 years old. Height 5", weight 40 Kg. No history of sugar or BP. The respiratory system is normal. Diet is normal, two or three chapatis. She is suffering from cramp in legs and hands for the last one year. She is advised for Methylcobalamin 1500 OD with Becozinc multivi...  Read Full »


Dr. Magesh Thirunavukkarasu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read about your mother's complaint. I would advise you to have a basic blood investigation to look for serum potassium level. If potassium is low, she will need extra potassium in her diet like tender coconut water and other dietary supplementation. You will also requir...  Read Full »

What do you suggest for high 17-OHP in a baby?

Query: Hello doctor, My 4 month old baby was born preterm and detected with high 17-OHP levels. The details are as follows: Baseline level on screening 196 ng/mL. Two other tests showed 20 ng/mL and 10 ng/mL. The recent test showed 5 ng/mL. As per consultation with my doctor, high 17-OHP is due to preterm....  Read Full »


Dr. Deep Dutta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have nothing to worry. Current 17-OHP levels are normal (17-hydroxyprogesterone). High levels at birth are commonly seen in preterm children. Please meet an endocrinologist for clinical examination of your child and review back with the reports.   Read Full »

Will a back injury cause scoliosis?

Query: Hello doctor, I sustained a back injury three years ago. I was standing on the staircase of a bar when a large woman lost her balance, she grabbed and twisted my arm while placing her full body weight on my back. I have had recurrent muscle spasms all the way down to my back ever since, and I have t...  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek Chail

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your MRI scans (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and find that there is no large disc bulge either in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine. The scoliosis is there, but it is not causing any significant nerve compression or condition relating ...  Read Full »

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