Hyperkalemia

Potassium is everywhere. It races through the bloodstream, drifts in the air, swims through the water, and rises up roots of plants. Furthermore, it is vital for life to exist on earth, from the grass lions, bears, and humans trample on every day, to the fish and plankton in the ocean. Without potassium, the ninetieth element on the periodic table with chemical symbol “K,” life would be immensely different today, notwithstanding any in the first place. Potassium functions a significant role in…

Acute Renal Failure Acute Renal Failure is the sudden loss of kidney’s ability to eliminate excess salts, fluids, and waste material from the blood. When the kidney loses the ability to filter, the body fluids can rise in dangerous levels. Acute renal failure can be reversible as long as it is treated on time. Medication and other treatments can be essential to stop the progress of this disease. If this is not treated on time, it can progress to an end stage and eventually death.…

Hyperosmolality was found to be associated with rhabdomyolisis, a disease consist of elevated serum creatinine kinase (CPK) and myoglobinuria. Fluid resuscitation is the mainstay of the treatment to prevent life-threatening complications including acute hyperkalemia and acute kidney injury (AKI). We presents herein a first human case of nephrogenic DI who presented with rhabdomyolisis. Case presentation A 74 year old man with multiple comorbidities was transferred to emergency department for…

21. State 3 lifestyle choices that can help prevent or control type 2 diabetes. (max. 3 marks) There are 3 distinct lifestyles choices that can help prevent or control types 2 diabetes, they include: Consuming low glycemic foods that are rich in nutrients and fibre as part of a healthy diet. participating in physical activity regularly with moderate exercise maintain a healthy body weight All these choice can help an individual prevent type two diabetes. By working on choices one and two you…

Fava bean has over the years being a good source of various nutrients and dietary supplements. Fava bean has no saturated fat or cholesterol and contains a high concentration of some B family vitamins, vitamin K, potassium, copper, selenium, zinc, magnesium, iron, isoflavone, and dietary fibers. A serving of cooked or fresh fava beans can significantly increase your intake of dietary fibers and all nutrients that can benefit your health in many ways. POTASSIUM Potassium is a vital mineral to…

6 super benefits of bananas, № 2 is a surprise! Do you know which the most popular fruit is? Apples? No, you’re wrong. According to most studies banana are the most consumed fruit in the USA. It shouldn’t be a surprise. Bananas are sweet, tasty and healthy. But I’m sure that you haven’t thought about what the health benefits of eating a banana are. Don’t worry. I’m going to tell you everything in details. Here I’ve prepared a list of the most awesome qualities of the bananas. I’m sure that…

Antibiotics can save lives when used properly. Either killing bacteria or keeping the bacteria from reproducing is the trade of an antibiotic. The use of antibiotics when they are not needed or not using them properly can add to antibiotic resistance. This stresses the importance of understanding each individual antibiotic. The key areas of interest include; the antibiotic classification, mechanism of action, metabolism and excretion, infections and common bacteria normally treated, common…

Congestive Heart Failure or CHF is a disease that makes it hard for the body to pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body's organs. The heart muscle becomes damaged from other conditions such as myocardial ischemia, hypertension and arrhythmia. When this happens the heart is very weak, but it works too hard to efficiently pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body resulting in life-threatening congestion. Congestive heart failure can affect all ages, from children to the elderly. Almost five…

Sarah Omar Med 2049 Acute Renal Failure Instructor Michelle Earixson-Lamothe 08-01-2014 Humans have two bean shaped organs located just below the rib cage, one on each side of our spine known as kidneys. Every single day kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood and produces around 1 to 2 quarts of urine. These fist sized organs are very important because they help to prevent the buildup of wastes, regulate blood pressure, help our bones to stay strong, makes red blood cells, and…

Electrolytes are vital in neurological and cardiac function, acid-base balance, fluid balance, and many other processes. The most critical electrolyte disruptions include hypernatremia, hypernatremia, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, hypokalemia, and hyperkalemia. The renal system works to maintain a relatively constant electrolyte balance in blood and body fluids, despite alterations that may be occurring. Electrolytes are what the cells, specifically those in the nerves, muscle, and heart use…