Question 1

I am 74 years old. I have been a diabetes and thyroid patient for the last 11 years. Usually, I take one tablet for sugar and one for thyroid. Two months ago, I consulted a doctor who gave me two high-strength medicines for sugar and one medicine for nerves. After a few weeks, I experienced vomiting, so I tested my blood with another doctor. The report showed that my sodium and hemoglobin have decreased, and potassium has increased. Please let me know what I should do? Also, my body is shaking a lot.

Question 2

How can I increase my potassium levels?

Question 3

Hi Sir/Mam, My father has diabetes. One week ago, his blood sugar was 400?mg/dL with positive ketones, and he also has TB. We hospitalized him, and after 2 days, his retest results showed:
Ketones: Negative
Blood sugar: 88?mg/dL (continuously monitored)
TB: Under control
General health: Okay but weak
Diet: Not eating properly
Recently, his local doctor did an electrolyte test and found potassium at 2.6?mEq/L (normal is 4.0). The doctors have suggested intravenous potassium infusion over 24 hours.

I am a COVID patient. It has been 20 days, and now I only have slight weakness and cough. Yesterday, I got my blood report, which showed high potassium level and high platelet count. What should I do now, and how can I reduce their levels?

Elevated potassium and platelet count post COVID could be due to inflammation or recovery phase. Avoid potassium rich foods and recheck after hydration. Consult your doctor if values remain elevated.

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