Causes of Low Potassium & What You Can Do When It Happens...

CAUSES OF LOW POTASSIUM – Here are the common reason behind hypokalemia or low potassium level and the remedies.

A low potassium level is undeniably once of the things that is hard to predict unless you are very familiar with its signs when it happens. It is important to know not just the symptoms but as well as the causes.

Low Potassium / Hypokalemia – Dr. Willie Ong Points Out Its Common Causes & Remedies

Dr. Willie Ong Discusses the Common Causes & Remedies for Low Potassium or Hypokalemia

LOW POTASSIUM – Dr. Willie Ong pointed out the common causes and remedies of hypokalemia which is common among many people.

One of the health conditions that have caught a lot of people by surprise is insufficient potassium or hypokalemia. Some people did not know that their potassium level has dropped until they can’t walk anymore or they suddenly tripped and cannot stand.

Some do not find it alarming most especially those who frequently experiences it. They are used to turning to eating bananas right away. Although eating a banana can help a lot, hypokalemia should not be solely treated with it.

It is best to go for a check-up or consider taking medicines that increases the level of potassium in the body. In a video posted on YouTube, Dr. Willie Ong and his wife, Dr. Liza Ong, revealed the common causes and remedies for hypokalemia.

Common Causes:

Genetic
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Excessive sweat
Nutrient Deficiency

Based on the video, the normal potassium level of a person is between 3.6 to 5.5. It is not advised to depend solely on fruits in increasing your potassium level but do eat a lot of fruits.

Remedies:

Take a potassium tablet
Consult a doctor
Eat a lot of meat since it is a powerhouse of potassium
Drink cocoa and chocolate
Eat fruits and vegetables that are high in potassium
- Fruits – guava, citrus, melon, banana, lansones
- Vegetables – cauliflower, squash, sweet potato
Consider viands that are high in potassium such as crabs, tokwa, beans, legumes

Dr. Willie Ong and his wife deeply explained hypokalemia for the benefit of the public as more and more people are suffering from it. Here is a video of Doc Willie on YouTube:

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