Hi or low potassium.

By SWA
What happens when potassium is low - hypokalemia.
In hypokalemia, the level of potassium in blood is too low. A low potassium level has many causes but usually results from vomiting, diarrhea, adrenal gland disorders, or use of diuretics. A low potassium level can make muscles feel weak, cramp, twitch, or even become paralyzed, and abnormal heart rhythms may develop.

What are the 10 signs of low potassium?
More severe cases of low potassium may cause signs and symptoms such as:
  • Muscle twitches.
  • Muscle cramps.
  • Severe muscle weakness, leading to paralysis.
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension).
  • Lightheadedness or faintness.
  • Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
  • Excessive urination (polyuria).
  • Excessive thirst (polydipsia).
 

Can low potassium affect your brain?
Hypokalemia and Psychosis: A Forgotten Association
Neuropsychiatrically, hypokalemia may present with memory impairment, disorientation, and confusion. Hypokalemia may mimic neurovegetative symptoms, such as weakness, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, and depressed mood (2) 

Causes of potassium loss include:

  • Alcohol use (excessive)
  • Chronic kidney disease.
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (in which the body has high levels of blood acids called ketones)
  • Diarrhea.
  • Diuretics (water retention relievers)
  • Excessive laxative use.
  • Excessive sweating.
  • Folic acid deficiency.

Which food is highest in potassium?
The 10 high-potassium foods:
  • Swiss chard, 1 cup cooked (960 mg)
  • Spinach, 1 cup cooked (840 mg)
  • Avocado, 1 cup (708 mg)
  • Sweet potato, medium (700 mg)
  • Bok choy, 1 cup cooked (630 mg)
  • Potato, medium (610 mg)
  • White beans, 1/2 cup (600 mg)
  • Beets, 1 cup (520 mg)
  • Banana 422,4 mg

High potassium, or hyperkalemia,

Though more common in people with high potassium, or hyperkalemia, those with potassium deficiency may also experience persistent tingles and numbness. This is known as paresthesia and usually occurs in the hands, arms, legs, and feet. Potassium is important for healthy nerve function. Recommencement reading: https://rtdiagnostics.net/pottasium-csf-fluid

Potassium exchange between cerebrospinal fluid, plasma, and brain https://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/ajplegacy.1965.209.6.1219

 

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