as i understand, loop diuretics inhibit sodium reabsorption, inhibiting sodium reabsorption would also stop potassium secretion into the lumen of the distal tubule…i looked up some websites and it says there one adverse effect of loop diuretics is hypokalemia due to too much potassium being secreted..but shouldn’t it be hyperkalemia ’cause now sodium reabsorption is stopped so potassium secretion should also stop so there should be a build up potassium which leads to hyperkalemia? dehydration was also cited as an adverse effect..but how so? shouldn’t the person taking these diuretics not be dehydrated ’cause less sodium is being reabsorbed? pls. help me clarify this

I want to now the calories on a banana

Male 24, I have been really really sick for couple of months. I had all these tests before and well and that time Doctors diagnosed me with chem imbalance depression and Anxiety.

I haven’t taken any SSRI yet as I am not convinced I have depression.

My symptoms include a lot of weakness. no energy in legs, arms and legs get heavy.fatigue, my appetite is craving for sweets and fry foods. I hate waking up in morning and sleep all day and I am up all night. I have withdrawn from everything as I feel to ill in general.

I barely go outside and this has been hapening from past 5 months.

I went to another doctor and she has ordered following tests.

Biochemistry- Glucose, TSH, Creatine, Uric Acid, Sodium, Pottasium, Chloride, CK, ALT, Bilirubin, Albumin, Cholestrol, B12, Ferritin, Urinalysis (Chemeical)

CBC
Other Tests - Si Calcium
Vit D
ESR
CRP

FOBT (Fecal Occult Blood Test)

She want’s to do all these before referring me to Psychiatrist.

Any can these Tests see if there is any Nutrional deficiency, Liver Problem, Kidney Prob, Stomach Problem, or any infection in Blood ?

I went to Cardiologist who performed several tests and said my heart is fine.

Will all these tests give doctor a good indication if I am physically healthy

So, I just went in to get birth control and I was told that my blood pressure is a little higher than they would like. I’m going back in next week to get it re-checked, hoping things will have calmed down in my life.
What are options for birth control (besides condoms) if someone has high blood pressure? Are there just different types of pills, or IUD, or patch, or what? I forgot to ask when I was at the office. Any help would be great.

will it still be potassium iodide?

I’m not planning on doing this myself. I’m just curious at how much it would take.
Also what would happen if you took a whole bottle?

This is with no symptoms.

Lately my lower part of the body is getting paralyzed,it last around 24 hours…I have chrons disease but is not active.
My parents have diabetis,I only have 32 years old.
Two years ago I have the same thing,the blood test came up that my potassium was real low,Since then I have a diet rich of potassium(banana,brocolis,potatoe),but this time Im getting paralyzed(lower part of my body)really often and Im scared.
Please can sombody have any Idea of what is going on with me?