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Urine Potassium Test

Urine Potassium Test

A potassium urine test is done to check the levels of potassium in the body. Potassium is a very important element that helps in cell metabolism and also helps in maintaining the balance of fluids and electrolytes in your body. The potassium levels should neither be too low or too high as it can be both harmful for the body. This test helps in verifying many types of diseases associated with the levels of potassium in your body.

The only preparation needed for this test is to verify with your attending physician whether you need to discontinue any medicines prior to this test. The types of medicines that can affect a potassium urine test are antibiotics, blood pressure medication, diabetes medicine or insulin and these are just among the few so it is imperative that you consult a physician. It is also important that you clean your genital area before the urine collection. Your urine sample should also be clean and free from pubic hair, stool, menstrual blood and other contaminants.

A potassium urine test may be needed to identify certain conditions such as – Hyperkalemia – This is when your potassium levels in the body are higher than normal and can cause discomforts such as nausea, fatigue, muscle weakness and abnormal heart rhythms. Hypokalemia – This is when your potassium levels in the body are lower than normal and can cause discomforts such as weakness, fatigue, muscle cramps or spasms and constipation. Adrenal gland problems. To verify high or low potassium found in the blood test. To find out possible side effects to certain medications. To verify any kidney disease or injury.

There are two ways of potassium urine tests. One is on the spot, random urine test that can be collected while you’re seeing your physician. You will be given a cup or container and you will have to urinate in that container and give that container to the nurse or the lab technician for testing. The second one is a 24 hour urine test where you will be given a large container and will have to collect your urine in a 24 hour window. For this type of test, you’ll start your day by urinating normally at first, and then collect your urine from then on in the given container. After 24 hours have been passed, the container is given to the nurse or lab technician for testing. You should consult with your attending physician on what type of potassium urine test is needed for you.

Specimen
Urine (24-hour)
Volume
10 mL aliquot of entire collection
Container
Plastic urine container, no preservative.
Type Gender Age-Group Value
Potassium 24 Hour Urine
Unisex
All age groups
25 - 100mq/24 hr
Average price range of the test is between Rs.120 to Rs.600 depending on the factors of city, quality and availablity.

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What is Urine Potassium Test?
Preparation for Urine Potassium Test
Uses of Urine Potassium Test
Procedure for Urine Potassium Test
Specimen Requirements
Normal values for Urine Potassium Test
Price for Urine Potassium Test
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Popular Questions & Answers

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My wife's health is low and weight is also low. She is 26 years old. I want that my wife should be in good shape. Please advise me sir.

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My wife's health is low and weight is also low. She is 26 years old. I want that my wife should be in good shape. Ple...
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I am with pcod, I drink lot of water but after drinking within half an hour I urge to urinate during day but night after sleep it won't disturb me so whether it is a problem or not?

I am with pcod, I drink lot of water but after drinking within half an hour I urge to urinate during day but night af...
It's good you take water but try to run n walk on regular basis around 4 km. It will help to solve your problem of pcod n urination.
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My father is having problem of frequent Urination. He is not having any other disease or disorder. Please Suggest any specific ayurvedic medicine for it. Thanks.

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), MD - Ayurveda
Ayurveda, Mumbai
My father is having problem of frequent Urination. He is not having any other disease or disorder.
Please Suggest any...
Dear Patient, frequent urination is normally a first sign of Diabetes. Please get his Urine checked along with HBA1C as fasting and PP sugar report cannot be very conclusive since you have mentioned he has no other condition. Also evaluate his prostrate with an ultrasound as it may be mildly enlarged. The medications suggested by the other physician can be helpful.

I am currently having high blood pressure, did a master check-up in blood, only cholesterol is very high, apart from that no effects on kidney ,heart ,no sugar My BP is 178 / 115 when I am normal, could not find the reason what could be the reason of my high BP.

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Ayurveda,
I am currently having high blood pressure, did a master check-up in blood, only cholesterol is very high, apart from ...
Diastolic BPshould not across 100 high salt intake ,inadequate sleep causes high BP you must be having essential hypertension get your ECG and fundoscopy (eye examination) along with your current medicines panchkarm shirodhara will help to lower your BP tab brahmi vati 2 twice a day tad aswagandha 1 twice a day small healthy meals and sound sleep is essential.

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Know The Ayurvedic Approach To Reversing Diabetes!!

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Glucose is the primary ingredient within the body which is turned into an energy source. This is what we use when we move, walk or make the slightest movements. To metabolize glucose into energy, your body needs insulin, which is a hormone produced within the pancreas. However, if the body doesn't react to the insulin or the pancreas is unable to produce enough, glucose cannot be converted into energy and thus results in type 2 diabetes.

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes

  1. Sudden or gradual weight loss despite increased hunger - Many people complain that they feel hungry and eat more, but despite this, tend to lose weight. This occurs as the body cannot metabolize glucose and uses energy reserves from fat or muscles leading to weight loss.
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  3. Irritability and fatigue - Another common symptom of type 2 diabetes along with the other symptoms mentioned here is quick irritability and fatigue. This is because most of the body is deprived of sugar and thus lacks the energy needed to function normally. 
  4. Constant thirst and increased urination - If you feel constantly thirsty despite drinking ample water and urinating frequently, this may be a tell tale sign of type 2 diabetes.
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Some of the most common causes of Type 2 diabetes could be:

  1. Being overweight
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  3. Genetic predisposition or family history 
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Reverse Diabetes

There three major factors that can help you prevent and reverse pre- and type II diabetes: proper diet and appropriate nutritional and herbal supplementation, exercise, and weight management.

  1. Diet: Proper diet is critical for both preventing and treating pre-and type II diabetes. One of the most important dietary precautions you can take is to eliminate all refined sugars and sugar products from your diet. Also reduce or eliminate your intake of alcohol and caffeine; avoid fast, processed "junk" foods and soda, altogether; and eat protein snacks between meals.
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The most common causes of the above mentioned liver problems are

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Different liver problems have different symptoms. But there are some common symptoms for all liver diseases. The most common symptoms are mentioned below

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What are the causes?

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It can also be caused by modifications in the dna in the cells of the bladder which may impair the functioning of the cells in the body. This can cause mutations in the bladder resulting in cancer.

What are the symptoms?

1. Presence of blood in the urine, often painless

2. Feeling of pain while passing urine

3. Back pain

4. Excessive urination

5. Infections in the urinary tract

6. Lower leg swelling

7. Pain in the bones, especially in the pelvic area

8. Weight loss

Treatment options

Treatments for bladder cancer depend on the stage of the cancer. The various treatment choices are:

Surgery - In some cases, these cancers are surgically removed by a surgeon. A type of surgery used is transurethral resection of bladder tumor (turbt) where the cancer cells are destroyed with laser by passing a thin fiber into the bladder.

Chemotherapy - In this method, medications are used to target and destroy cancer cells.

Radiation therapy - Radiation therapy uses rays such as x-ray or uv rays to destroy cancer cells in the body

Immunotherapy - This treatment boosts the immune system of the body so that it attacks the cancerous cells in the bladder. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Urologist.

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5 Super Fruits That Prevent Hair Fall!

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5 Super Fruits That Prevent Hair Fall!

5 super fruits that prevent hair fall 

1. Strawberries: The benefits of this beautiful fruit are many so many that beauty and health enthusiasts can write an ode to the strawberry. This fruit comes loaded with silica a component that’s known to prevent baldness and aid hair growth.

2. Apples

Apple is filled with soluble fibre, phenolic compound in apple skin, antioxidants and vitamins, this fruit sings to your body and serenades your hair. So much so that if eaten regularly, it will prevent hair fall and benefit your overall health in many ways. When buying apples, be wary of the amount of wax on them.

3. Grapes

 Grape seed oil is full of antioxidants, vitamins, natural sugars and a lot more, grapes clean out your system and prevent hair fall. One of the most delicious fruits that are high in water content, these little ovals of joy will do your crowning glory a world of good.

4. Bananas

 This potassium-loaded fruit comes packed with vitamin b, magnesium, fibre, pectin and a host of other goodies that do nothing but enhance your overall health. And as if that’s not enough, this sunshine fruits ensures that your strands of hair maintain their thickness by preventing hair fall.

5. Oranges

Vitamin c – this fruits practically sings this vitamin. Besides the fabulous c, it’s loaded with antioxidants, flavonoids, beta-carotene, magnesium, fibre and a host of essential vitamins and minerals.

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Ejacualtion Problems & 3 Of Its Types

Having problems ejaculating at the right time can prevent you and your partner from feeling satisfied during sexual intercourse. Nonetheless, premature ejaculation is not the only type of ejaculation issues you should know about. In addition to this other forms of ejaculation that make up this group of sexual dysfunction are delayed ejaculation and retrograde ejaculation.

Here's how you need to handle the different types of ejaculation problems:
Premature ejaculation - The first very common ejaculation that all men in the world experience is premature ejaculation. This kind of sexual dysfunction occurs when you ejaculate either before or after penetration with least amount of sexual stimulation.
To treat the problem, medicines, primarily a form of anti-depressant drug known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris) are recommended for bringing about a delay in the expulsion of semen. Even couple therapy can help to treat the problem as this form of counseling helps in coming up with methods that both the partners can perform to prevent premature ejaculation.
Delayed ejaculation - You're said to suffer from instances of delayed ejaculation if you exhibit these characteristics:

- Unable to expel semen even though you may want to and your erection is normal
- Experiencing considerable delay in reaching orgasm
- If you're suffering from a constant as well as an unwanted delay lasting between 30 and 60 minutes, you're said to be experiencing delayed ejaculation
- Unable to attain ejaculation no less than half the times you have sexual intercourse

Treatment for this problem usually involves going to the root cause of the problem. Many times, the cause could be an effect of the medication you may be taking. If the cause is psychological in nature, you may require counseling.
Retrograde ejaculation - This happens when the ejaculate matter rather than exiting through the penis goes back into the bladder and comes out later during urination. Retrograde ejaculation commonly occurs in diabetics, especially those that suffer from nerve damage brought on by diabetes.
This type of sexual dysfunction doesn't require treatment as you can still experience a healthy sex life. In certain cases, the use of drugs can also help in restoring your normal ejaculation prowess. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Sexologist.

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