Tag: Adrenal disorders

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average American consumes significantly more than the recommended daily sodium intake, yet persistent, excessive salt cravings can signal more than just a fondness for flavor. These intense cravings might be a key symptom of underlying medical disorders that affect your body's sodium balance.

According to some studies, over 20% of hospitalized patients experience hypokalemia, or low potassium levels. While a poor diet is rarely the sole reason, a number of other medical issues and medications are known to cause your potassium to drop significantly.

Approximately 1 out of 5 people hospitalized in the United States has a low potassium level, a condition known as hypokalemia. The root cause of low potassium is not always simple and can involve a combination of factors, such as excessive loss through the digestive tract or kidneys, or certain medical conditions and medications.