What does low potassium and low iron in your blood mean?


Question:
I went to the doctor because i was bleeding really bad and they told me i have low potassium and low iron when they drew my blood! They wont tell me anything else other than i need to get and ultra sound done.Im nervous can someone tell me what might be going on?

Answers:
Low iron- anemia

Sources of iron:

animal livers
animal kidneys
red meat
egg yolk
bread
green vegetables


However, don't go on a eating spree, because the body only requires 1 to 2 milligrams of iron each day. Excess iron consumed all at once causes vomiting, diarrhea, and damage to the intestine. Excess iron consumed over a period of time may damage coronary arteries.


An additional tip on how to maximize the absorption of iron in your body:

The iron found in animal products are absorbed more efficiently than those found in other products (e.g. most foods and iron supplements)

However, if you happen to consume lots of vegetables, to take animal protein (eggs, fish) and/or vitamin C with it.


low potassium- severe muscle weakness


sources of potassium:

bananas,
tomatoes,
oranges,
cantaloupes,
and peaches

Other Answers:
you may need to wait and find out but dont be scared a ultra sound is fun you can take a nap and stuff i have gotten them befor and the stuff they put on gets warm and it fells good

honestly i have no clue.
you might find something on www.merck.com if you look there.
usually when you have low iron they just tell you to eat liver. and with low potassium they say eat bananas.
i hope you are ok. i'll put you in my prayers.


go to your yahoo search and type in hypokalemia (low potassium) and type in anemia.There are many reasons for hypokalemia,if it was dangerously low he would have given you potassium supplements.




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