One of the biggest risks associated with low potassium is arrhythmia, or irregular heart beat. Older adults and those with preexisting heart disease are at higher risk for arrhythmia. If your doctor suspects you have severe low potassium, he may run tests to rule out other conditions, such as renal tubular acidosis, Cushing syndrome, and hypocalcemia, and confirm your diagnosis.  Your doctor may run blood tests to check your electrolyte, glucose, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous levels. If you are taking heart medication already, such as a digitalis meant to strengthen your heart, your doctor will wan to check your digoxin levels.  Your doctor may also order an EKG to detect any irregularities in your heartbeat. If your doctor confirms you have severely low potassium, arrhythmia, or severe symptoms your doctor will likely give you potassium intravenously. The potassium will be administered very slowly, under the observation of a doctor, to make sure it does not affect your heart. IV therapy may be very irritating at the site of injection. You will take most potassium supplements orally in the form of either pills, liquids, or powders. Many multivitamins also contain potassium. Ensure that you follow the dosage your doctor has prescribed without going over or under the dosage. This will ensure consistently healthy potassium blood levels.  Since it's possible for your diet to have too much potassium, you should consult your doctor before adding supplements to your daily regimen. This will likely entail some blood tests to determine how much additional potassium you actually need in your diet. Doctors commonly prescribe potassium supplements at the same time as another medication that can deplete potassium levels. If your doctor puts you on one of these medications, then she may suggest potassium supplements even if your current levels are within range. Your doctor will want to run follow-up tests, checking your potassium levels and checking that her prescribed treatment is working. The follow up will likely be two to three days following your initial treatment.
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One-sentence summary -- Talk to your doctor about potassium replacement therapy. Get IV potassium replacement therapy. Take potassium in pill or liquid form. Follow up with your doctor.


Rabbits tend to thrive on routine. The best way to encourage your rabbit to play with you is to have regularly scheduled playdates.  Rabbits are generally the most active early in the morning, so this might be a good time to play with them if you're able. If not, a lot of rabbits are also active towards nighttime. Be careful when initiating playtime. Rabbits prefer to be left alone when eating, using the litter box, grooming themselves, and sleeping. If you notice your rabbit engaging in these behaviors, let him finish before initiating play. However, it's a good idea to open your rabbit's cage or pen while he's engaging in these behaviors as this signals to him that it's time to play and he can leave the cage when he's ready. You want to make sure your rabbit feels safe and comfortable with you as a playmate. You should make sure they don't perceive you as a giant.  Try to get down on the rabbit's level. You can sit, crouch, or lie down on the floor. Allow the rabbit the option of sitting on your lap or interacting with you physically. Some rabbits are cuddly and become "lap rabbits" with time, but most prefer independence during playtime. Rabbits can be timid, especially at first. You should not push playtime or certain toys if your rabbit seems uninterested. Let the rabbit adjust at his own pace.  Do not engage in rough house with a rabbit the way you would with a cat or dog. Rabbits are naturally timid and this could easily result in your rabbit feeling frightened around you.  Greet your rabbit cheerfully before you open his cage, saying his name and something friendly like, "Good morning." This way, she will associate you with pleasantness and be more likely to want to interact.  Pet your rabbit while giving him other positive feedback, such as friendly verbal cues or treats. You want him to associate your touch with safety and happiness.
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One-sentence summary -- Schedule regular play periods. Get down on the rabbit's level. Be patient.


You don't need any extensions installed to be able to find the XPath information of website elements when you're using Chrome. F12 to open the website inspector. This will appear on the right side of the window. You'll find this in the top-left corner of the website inspector panel. The button looks like a box with a mouse cursor pointing at it. You'll see the elements of the site highlight as you move your cursor over them. When you click an element with the inspector, the relevant code will highlight automatically in the inspector panel on the right side of the window. Right-click the highlighted code. This will copy the element's XPath information to your clipboard. Note that this just copies the minimal XPath information. Firebug for Firefox can give you the full XPath information. You can paste your copied XPath information like you would any copied information by right-clicking in a text field and selecting "Paste."
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One-sentence summary -- Open the website you want to inspect in Chrome. Press . Click the element inspector button. Click the element on the website that you want to inspect. Right-click the highlighted code in the inspector panel. Select "Copy" → "Copy XPath." Paste the copied XPath information.


Raw ginger and garlic can be extremely helping in clearing up congestion and cleaning out the throat.  Ginger and garlic both have antibacterial properties that can help clear out infections that lead the phlegm and mucus in the throat. Phlegm itself contains a variety of bacteria that garlic can destroy.  You should consume ginger and garlic uncooked for the best results. If the idea of chewing whole bits of garlic or ginger puts you off, you can always mince both and take with water like a pill. Herbal teas have been known to eliminate irritation in the throat caused by phlegm-causing infections. Green tea, ginger tea, chamomile, or lemon tea are good choices. Try a non-caffeinated variety for best results. Herbal tea can melt away mucus in the throat, decongesting you and cleaning out your throat. Spicy foods could potentially irritate an already sore throat, so use this method with caution. The idea is that spicy foods loosen phlegm and make it runnier, easier to remove via coughing and blowing your nose. Chili, peppers, wasabi, and horseradish are all good choices. However, if you've had issues such as acid reflux in response to spicy foods in the past, it might be best to try a different method. If your throat is clogged or congested, there are certain foods you should avoid as they can make the problem worse.  Dairy products, like cheese, yogurt, and milk, can increase mucus production in the body. Meals rich in salt and oil should also be avoided.  Refined sugars and other artificial sweeteners can irritate the throat and make problems worse. They should be avoided while you're trying to clean your throat.  Soy products, like tofu and soy milk, can also increase the production of phlegm. Therefore, you should not substitute milk and cheese with soy alternatives while trying to clean out your throat.
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Try ginger and garlic. Drink herbal teas. Eat spicy foods. Avoid certain foods.