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This is for dr Sharka I was wondering how much potassium we need to keep the electorolites working properly as I know low pottasium can give you abnormal heart rate I usually have between 1200-2000 a day but today I only consumed 780 will this cause a problem as tomorrow I will consume my regular amount
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Hello
This is for dr Sharka I was wondering how much potassium we need to keep the electorolites working properly as I know low pottasium can give you abnormal heart rate I usually have between 1200-2000 a day but today I only consumed 780 will this cause a problem as tomorrow I will consume my regular amount
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back to Ask a Doctor service!

I understand your concern and would explain that
every healthy adult needs to take 3,500–4,700 mg of potassium daily from foods or as a supplement.

Some groups of people, suffering from chronic renal loss of potassium, those who take loop diuretics or those who sweat a lot should take at least 4,700 mg per day.

But it is difficult to calculate the amount of potassium taken in food.

From the other hand, our kidneys regulate the amount of potassium excreted, depending on potassium plasma levels ( and its intake).

So, even if you don't take the right amount of daily potassium needed, the kidneys help maintain the right potassium circulating levels in blood for a certain period of time, if their function is optimal.

Anyway, if you are feeling tired or with some palpitations, I would recommend checking potassium plasma levels, in order to be sure that everything is OK.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back to Ask a Doctor service!

I understand your concern and would explain that
every healthy adult needs to take 3,500–4,700 mg of potassium daily from foods or as a supplement.

Some groups of people, suffering from chronic renal loss of potassium, those who take loop diuretics or those who sweat a lot should take at least 4,700 mg per day.

But it is difficult to calculate the amount of potassium taken in food.

From the other hand, our kidneys regulate the amount of potassium excreted, depending on potassium plasma levels ( and its intake).

So, even if you don't take the right amount of daily potassium needed, the kidneys help maintain the right potassium circulating levels in blood for a certain period of time, if their function is optimal.

Anyway, if you are feeling tired or with some palpitations, I would recommend checking potassium plasma levels, in order to be sure that everything is OK.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (10 days later)
Hello there just a follow up question I did my blood work I will upload shortly all seems ok but my question is I seem to be havjng this feeling of like air or beat being pushed up in my aspogus I don’t feel it when I am active and not all the time my blood pressure is 116/66 70-80 beats per min I just wanted to make sure that it is not cardiac related
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Hello there just a follow up question I did my blood work I will upload shortly all seems ok but my question is I seem to be havjng this feeling of like air or beat being pushed up in my aspogus I don’t feel it when I am active and not all the time my blood pressure is 116/66 70-80 beats per min I just wanted to make sure that it is not cardiac related
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Your symptoms are not suggestive of any cardiac disorders.

Your blood pressure values and heart rate are excellent. So, there is no reason to panic!

In my opinion, this feeling could be just a little anxiety, especially considering your past performed tests.

I don't think that you should perform any additional cardiac tests.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Let me know about everything!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Your symptoms are not suggestive of any cardiac disorders.

Your blood pressure values and heart rate are excellent. So, there is no reason to panic!

In my opinion, this feeling could be just a little anxiety, especially considering your past performed tests.

I don't think that you should perform any additional cardiac tests.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Let me know about everything!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (42 hours later)
Hello
Also one last question. Could this be gerd ans I seem to get random pains in the chest sturnum upper and lower feels like a nerve or ice pick they come and go no other symptoms should I get more cardiac work done. I will upload blood work soon
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Hello
Also one last question. Could this be gerd ans I seem to get random pains in the chest sturnum upper and lower feels like a nerve or ice pick they come and go no other symptoms should I get more cardiac work done. I will upload blood work soon
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (5 hours later)
Hello
I have uploaded my blood reukys I would like to know in your opinion if the pain I am feelin in inner right upper sturnum that comes and goes is even when sitting concern for cardiac my blood pressure is 104/67 ans hr 80 no other symptoms
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Hello
I have uploaded my blood reukys I would like to know in your opinion if the pain I am feelin in inner right upper sturnum that comes and goes is even when sitting concern for cardiac my blood pressure is 104/67 ans hr 80 no other symptoms
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back to Ask a Doctor service!

Your symptoms could be attributed to gerd, as it appears also when sitting. For this reason, I would recommend trying omeprazole or an antiacid and see if it helps improve your situation.

But, I would exclude any possible cardiac issues. Your blood pressure values are a little low, but not concerning. While your heart rate values are perfectly normal.

So, there is no reason to panic. Considering your performed cardiac tests, I would exclude any cardiac issues. There is no need to perform any additional cardiac tests.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back to Ask a Doctor service!

Your symptoms could be attributed to gerd, as it appears also when sitting. For this reason, I would recommend trying omeprazole or an antiacid and see if it helps improve your situation.

But, I would exclude any possible cardiac issues. Your blood pressure values are a little low, but not concerning. While your heart rate values are perfectly normal.

So, there is no reason to panic. Considering your performed cardiac tests, I would exclude any cardiac issues. There is no need to perform any additional cardiac tests.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (4 hours later)
Great so the pain I get in upper sturnum is not cardiac issue blood work has been uploaded
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Great so the pain I get in upper sturnum is not cardiac issue blood work has been uploaded
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)
Dr Sharka last question I have take. My heart rate with the Apple phone app and it was at 113 then went down to 96 not sure if this is anxiety or something else should I be concerned I do have slight upper chest ache also wen I bent down earlier I got a sharp pain in upper sturnum just want to come down with your opinion this is nothing serious
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Dr Sharka last question I have take. My heart rate with the Apple phone app and it was at 113 then went down to 96 not sure if this is anxiety or something else should I be concerned I do have slight upper chest ache also wen I bent down earlier I got a sharp pain in upper sturnum just want to come down with your opinion this is nothing serious
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

As a Cardiologist, I would recommend exclude any possible cardiac issues related to your symptoms.

The changes in the heart rate are quite normal during physical exercise or anxiety.

While the fact that the pain was triggered by bending is another argument in favour of gerd or musculoskeletal pain ( both these disorders can lead to chest pain while bending over).

So, try to relax and don't worry about it!

There is no need for any additional cardiac tests!

I hope you will find this answer helpful!

Let me know about everything!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

As a Cardiologist, I would recommend exclude any possible cardiac issues related to your symptoms.

The changes in the heart rate are quite normal during physical exercise or anxiety.

While the fact that the pain was triggered by bending is another argument in favour of gerd or musculoskeletal pain ( both these disorders can lead to chest pain while bending over).

So, try to relax and don't worry about it!

There is no need for any additional cardiac tests!

I hope you will find this answer helpful!

Let me know about everything!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 hours later)
Thank you so I can begin a workout correct
Thank you
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Thank you so I can begin a workout correct
Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is OK to workout.

Detailed Answer:
Yes, my dear!

You can exercise regularly as before.

There is no need for physical limitations, as nothing serious is going on!

Hope to have been helpful!

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask me again!

Wishing a nice weekend,

Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
It is OK to workout.

Detailed Answer:
Yes, my dear!

You can exercise regularly as before.

There is no need for physical limitations, as nothing serious is going on!

Hope to have been helpful!

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask me again!

Wishing a nice weekend,

Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Hello This is for dr Sharka I was wondering how much potassium we need to keep the electorolites working properly as I know low pottasium can give you abnormal heart rate I usually have between 1200-2000 a day but today I only consumed 780 will this cause a problem as tomorrow I will consume my regular amount