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How To Balance Sodium And Potassium Levels In The Body?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Question: How to maintain Na+,&K+ level
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
by maintaining fluid intake

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) in the body are maintained by equilibrium system of body which is regulated by brain and Kidneys.

Level of these elements is affected by dehydration, diarrhea, physical illness, kidney abnormality and drugs.

According to situation and deficiency level is corrected by intravenous fluid.

When Na level is very low intravenous normal saline is given and when K+ is low intravenous potassium chloride is given.

To maintain proper level in normal situation enough salt intake with fluids is an important aspect. Your doctor has suggested rightly.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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How To Balance Sodium And Potassium Levels In The Body?

Brief Answer: by maintaining fluid intake Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) in the body are maintained by equilibrium system of body which is regulated by brain and Kidneys. Level of these elements is affected by dehydration, diarrhea, physical illness, kidney abnormality and drugs. According to situation and deficiency level is corrected by intravenous fluid. When Na level is very low intravenous normal saline is given and when K+ is low intravenous potassium chloride is given. To maintain proper level in normal situation enough salt intake with fluids is an important aspect. Your doctor has suggested rightly. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.