A serum potassium level lower than 3.5mEq/L is called HYPOKALEMIA
The normal value is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L
Potassium rich foods can be found as follows.
1. Avocado
2. Bananas
3. Cantaloupe
4. Carrots
5. Fish
6. Mushrooms
7. Oranges
8. Potatoes
9. Pork, beef, veal
10. Raisins,
11. Spinach
12. Strawberries
13. Tomatoes
CAUSES:
1. Medications: Diuretics or Corticosteroids
2. Cushing's syndrome
3. Gastrointestinal wound drainage
4. Vomiting and diarrhea
5. Nasogastric suction is prolonged
6. Excessive diaphoresis
7. Kidney diseases
8. Fasting
9. Alkalosis
10. Hyperinsulinism
11. Water intoxication
12. Potassium-deficit solutions in IV therapies
The normal value is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L
Potassium rich foods can be found as follows.
1. Avocado
2. Bananas
3. Cantaloupe
4. Carrots
5. Fish
6. Mushrooms
7. Oranges
8. Potatoes
9. Pork, beef, veal
10. Raisins,
11. Spinach
12. Strawberries
13. Tomatoes
CAUSES:
1. Medications: Diuretics or Corticosteroids
2. Cushing's syndrome
3. Gastrointestinal wound drainage
4. Vomiting and diarrhea
5. Nasogastric suction is prolonged
6. Excessive diaphoresis
7. Kidney diseases
8. Fasting
9. Alkalosis
10. Hyperinsulinism
11. Water intoxication
12. Potassium-deficit solutions in IV therapies
