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My uncle got admitted recently due to low potassium levels... Never heard about this illness before so checked online and found that rice can cause low potassium...my uncle eats brown rice only twice a day...1)should I ask him to avoid rice for few days? 2)is chapati okay to eat during low potassium.3) which fruits to eat to normalise potassium levels
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Give him coconut water regularly…
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Potassium is rich in tender coconut water and banana
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You can ask him to take tender voconut water and dry fruits and nuts for a potassium rich diet. But low potassium needs to be evaluated further. Kindly connect on practo
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Citrus fruit , banana , potato, tomato, avacado to add in diet.
Mousami juice without sugar is very effective.
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Low potassium is very dangerous. Eating rice does not cause it. There are various other causes like dehydration, vomiting, any kidney disease., etc.,. Follow what your physician has told you.
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fruits like banana and guava and also tender coconut (nariyal pani) are rich sources of potassium
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Low pottasium can be due to various reasons like excessive vomiting, diarrhoea, kidney disease or use certain medications like diuretics , excessive use of laxative or insulin use if diabetic..
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Potassium is one of the important ions in the blood circulation. The others being Sodium, Chloride and Bicarbonate. Potassium is important as it is actively involved in heart beat.
It is found in many food items but it doesn't become deficient by not eating a particular food item.
No person goes to the hospital because he has "low potassium" . He goes to the hospital because of some symptoms and the Doctors, while doing routine blood tests find that he has low potassium.
In India more than half of the population is rice eater. From your logic every other Indian should be Potassium deficient. But that doesn't happen. Your uncle can eat what he wants.
Dry fruits, green leafy vegetables, beet root, potato, banana, Citrus fruits are rich sources of Potassium.
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Just daily coconut water helps
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nashik
Rice is not a major source of potassium, but avoiding it is not necessary. Instead, focus on adding potassium-rich foods.
Is chapati okay? Yes, chapati is fine, but it's also not a significant potassium source. Whole grains may have slightly more potassium than refined grains.
Which fruits help? Bananas, oranges, kiwi, avocados, and dried fruits like raisins and apricots are excellent sources of potassium. Coconut water is also beneficial.
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
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8 yrs exp
Meerut
1. No need to avoid rice, but focus on potassium-rich foods.
2. Chapati is fine; it doesn’t lower potassium.
3. Eat potassium-rich fruits like bananas, oranges, watermelon, kiwi, and pomegranates. Also, try coconut water, spinach, and sweet potatoes.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
It is not attributed to food
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
It will be because of different issues
Not attributable to food.
Needs to be evaluated.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Potassium-Rich Foods: Increasing the intake of potassium-rich foods can help. Examples include:
Bananas
Oranges and orange juice
Spinach
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Avocados
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