“How are electrolyte imbalances treated?”
My father is suffering from an electrolyte imbalance. Are there any home remedies that can help correct this? What should he be eating and drinking to balance his electrolytes again?
2 Answers
Dietitian-NutritionistElectrolytes
You must FIRST know just what "electrolyte" is out of balance. Common ones include high and low SODIUM levels, high and low POTASSIUM levels, high and low MAGNESIUM levels, and the same for CHLORIDE, BICARB, PHOSPHATE, and CALCIUM. So, have a talk with the doctor and have him/her explain the problem. Any good MD will GLADLY explain the situation to a son or daughter and provide the relevant diagnosis and treatment.
It depends. It’s not easy to answer in a forum like this. There are many different types of electrolyte imbalances: sodium, potassium, and calcium to name a few. Even within each electrolyte category there are different issues: high or low each caused by different issues. While there’s a lot you can do to support your loved one at home, you need to talk to their doctor to figure out what the specific problem is and what you can do to support fixing it.
