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Are Low Potassium Levels Related With Kidney Disorders?

Hi sir i am worrying i am only 21 yrs old female i had always experiencing low potassium 2.0 i admit in the hospital 3 times this year because of low potassium and at the same time my creatinine range in 94.70 which is high the doctor said. What will be your advice for me that i am always experiencing low potassium. I loss weight and when hypokalemia attacks me i felt temporary paralyze. Pls help me is there something wrong with my kidney. Is 94.70 cretinine is normal for me? Wat are the foods allowed for me? Thank you so much
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Low potassium or hypokalemia, especially if persistent, can induce a variety of changes in renal function, impairing tubular transport and possibly inducing chronic tubulointerstitial disease and cyst formation.

Diet modification is recommended for you. High sodium intake tends to enhance renal potassium losses. Therefore, taking a low-sodium, high-potassium diet is best for you. Avoid extra salt in foods. Bananas, tomatoes, oranges, and peaches are high in potassium and can be included in your diet.

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Are Low Potassium Levels Related With Kidney Disorders?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Low potassium or hypokalemia, especially if persistent, can induce a variety of changes in renal function, impairing tubular transport and possibly inducing chronic tubulointerstitial disease and cyst formation. Diet modification is recommended for you. High sodium intake tends to enhance renal potassium losses. Therefore, taking a low-sodium, high-potassium diet is best for you. Avoid extra salt in foods. Bananas, tomatoes, oranges, and peaches are high in potassium and can be included in your diet.