Potassium and Chronic Pancreatitis?

Question

I have just been discharged from hospital and was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and extremely low potassium levels 2.15.
The doctor is waiting for results of an arterial blood test but in the meantime has put me on Omeprazol, Becozyme and BOI - K. Can I still eat food with high potassium levels, I am frightened that I will end up with elevated levels ?

Answer 1

Relieving pain is the first step in treating chronic pancreatitis. The next step is to plan a diet that is high in carbohydrates and low in fat.

A doctor may prescribe pancreatic enzymes to take with meals if the pancreas does not secrete enough of its own. The enzymes should be taken with every meal to help the body digest food and regain some weight. Sometimes insulin or other drugs are needed to control blood glucose.

In some cases, surgery is needed to relieve pain. The surgery may involve draining an enlarged pancreatic duct or removing part of the pancreas.

For fewer and milder attacks, people with pancreatitis must stop drinking alcohol, stick to their prescribed diet, and take the proper medications.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

A potassium level of 2.15mmol/L (if that's the units used by your hospital) should be corrected before you leave hospital. Normally you would not have to worry about your potassium levels as your body is very good at maintaining the correct level.
By the way, what result is your doctor waiting for? A potassium check takes minutes.

Answer 4

I think that would be ok.To be on the safe side you could always ring the NHS helpline.

Answer 5

im surprised they discharged you with such a low potassuim mine was 2.4 amd they would not dischage me untill it went up to 3.