It is a result of a fluid/electrolyte imbalance, therefore the flu and any infections or diseases that can cause dehydration, can create an imbalance that could include hypokalemia (or perhaps hyperkalemia as well if the dehydration is severe enough to cause kidney malfunction).
The "electrolytes" are salts the body needs for proper functioning, including the conduction of electricity for proper function of muscle coordination, fluid absorption, nerve function, heart function, and fluid excretion. In addition to potassium (K+), the electrolytes include sodium (Na+), chloride, calcium, and magnesium. When there is not enough postassium in the blood, that condition is called hypokalemia. Too much postassium in the blood is called hyperkalemia.
The proper balance between the body fluids and these electrolytes can be disrupted when there is dehydration from vomiting, fever, and diarrhea that sometimes accompany the flu. Poor diet, other diseases, kidney malfunction, diuretics and other medications can also result in imbalances. There is a narrow margin of fluctuation tolerated by the body, and symptoms of this imbalance can be quickly realized with slight changes in fluid and electrolyte balances.
This is one reason why you hear the frequent advice to drink plenty of fluids when you have a cold or flu.
hyperkalemia as it may cause heart arrythmias and sudden death, where hypokalemia generally just causes malaise, muscle weakness and tetany. hyperkalemia as it may cause heart arrythmias and sudden death, where hypokalemia generally just causes malaise, muscle weakness and tetany.
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Type I Renal Tubular Acidosis
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stomach flu.
Hypokalemia and hyperkalmia both can have effects on the heart function. Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia can cause cardiac arriythmias.
Usually, hyperkalemia is associated with usage of digoxin. This is due to the blocking action of digoxin on the Na/K ase which results in accumulation of extracellular K+.Most of the times, patients presenting with heart problems are already on diuretics before they are prescribed with digoxin. Diuretics cause hypokalemia as they result in excessive excretion of K+ from the body. Hypokalemia in turn causes digoxin toxicity. Digoxin toxicity does not cause hypokalemia, but hypokalemia can worsen digoxin toxicity.
Viruses.
Could be gastric flu.
Hypokalemia is a condition occurring when the potassium level in the blood are abnormally low. It can result in muscle weakness, heart irregularities, disorientation, and sometimes cardiac arrest.
It is a disease the causes a sickness.
Swine flu