kcl injection - #19529
Last month, my dad had to be hospitalized due to severe weakness, muscle cramps, and irregular heartbeat. He was sweating a lot and felt like he was going to faint. The doctors ran some tests and said his potassium levels were critically low, and they immediately gave him a kcl injection through an IV. They said without it, his heart could have been at risk. After a few hours, he started feeling slightly better, but even after discharge, he keeps feeling exhausted, like his body isn’t fully recovered. I’ve been reading about kcl injection and how it’s used to correct low potassium levels fast, but I also found out that rapid administration can have side effects. The nurses told us it can cause burning pain at the injection site, and my dad did complain a lot about that while he was in the hospital. They also mentioned that too much potassium can be dangerous, which has me worried about how his body is handling it now. Now, even after the kcl injection, his energy levels are still low, and he gets tired very easily. His digestion also seems off, and he has been complaining about muscle twitches here and there. His doctor just told him to eat more potassium-rich foods, but I feel like something is missing in his recovery. I started looking into Ayurveda, hoping there’s a more natural way to balance his potassium levels and improve his overall strength. Are there Ayurvedic treatments or herbs that can help restore electrolyte balance in the body without needing something like kcl injection again? Would things like Ashwagandha or Shatavari be useful in this case? Also, are there any specific detox methods to support kidney function and prevent sudden potassium drops? I just don’t want him to go through another episode like this. If anyone has experience managing potassium levels with Ayurveda, I’d love to know what worked. Also, how can we make sure that he won’t need another kcl injection in the future? Are there any early warning signs to watch out for before things get serious again?
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