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?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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Answer 3

What Does Low Potassium Mean

Answer 4

It means you're just like millions of other women. You're anemic and you need to be on potassium vitamins ... no biggie. I am too ... for the anemia, I eat foods high in iron, for the potassium, I take a vitamin every other day (you can overdose these).

Total cereal has 100% of the iron you need in one bowl. I eat a bowl every morning and it does the trick! Grape Nuts (which I eat hot like oatmeal) also has a crapload of iron in it.

I've NEVER heard of an ultrasound being done for this. Are you pregnant? wtf? Go to another doctor.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

Go outside and get some fresh air. Eat some protein that is from beans. They have quite a bit of iron. It is readily available to the blood stream as well. Molasses will get you the iron you need too.

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

the low iron is signs of anemia. Low counts in both may be signs of something more serious.

Answer 9

A plant is a plant or part of a herb used as food

Answer 10

Both are good for you, each fruit/vegetable has different vitamins. Therefore as more variety, as better. Vegetables have generally less sugar than fruits.