What causes low potassium in men - Cooking

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the doctor would have discussed this with you
quote from mayo clinic staff
low potassium ( hypokalemia) has many causes
the most common cause is excessive potassium loss in passed water waste due to prescription water or fluid pills ( diuretics)
vomiting or diarreha or both can result in excessive potassium loss from the digestive tract
only rarely is low potassium caused by not getting enough potassium in your diet
Causes of potassium loss leading to low potassium include
chronic kidney disease
diabetic ketoacidosis
diarrhea
excessive alcohol use
excessive laxative use
excessive sweating
folic acid deficiency
prescription water or fluid pills
primary aldosteronism
vomiting
some antibiotic use
pick any or all of the causes that apply to your situation and discuss it with your doctor or health professional

That's the good news! If you have high potassium - or are at risk for getting it - speak to your doctor about the various options you have to manage your potassium levels. It's important you tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking including over-the-counter drugs, herbals, and supplements. To help keep your potassium levels within normal range, your doctor may recommend the following:
- Following a low-potassium diet, if needed.
-Try avoiding certain salt substitutes.
- Avoiding herbal remedies or supplements.
- Taking water pills or potassium binders, as directed by -your healthcare provider.
- Following your treatment plan carefully if you have -diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, or any other serious condition.

Hi Susan,

Here are some common causes for low potassium:

• Antibiotics.
• Diarrhea or vomiting.
• Using too much laxative, which can cause diarrhea.
• Chronic kidney disease.
• Diuretic medicines (water pills), used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure.
• Eating disorders (such as bulimia)
• Low magnesium level.
• Sweating.

Hi Susan,

Common symptoms for low potassium are as follows:

• Weakness.
• Fatigue.
• Muscle cramps.
• Constipation.

Common causes of low potassium:

• Antibiotics.
• Diarrhea or vomiting.
• Using too much laxative, which can cause diarrhea.
• Chronic kidney disease.
• Diuretic medicines (water pills), used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure.
• Eating disorders (such as bulimia)
• Low magnesium level.
• Sweating.

Take a look at these:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/316229-potassium-free-diet/

http://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=PI%2F67156&topicKey=PI%2F4427&source=see_link&utdPopup=true

Hope that helps

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I was always told that if you are on high blood pressure medicine, it lowers your potassium levels. I take potassium and blood pressure medicine. Always have both checked, low potassium levels can cause you to pass out. I happened to my mother.

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