What does k stand for on a blood test? K is the symbol for potassium. Normal levels are between 3.5 and 5.5 mmol/L. Values outside this range require immediate attention by a doctor, particularly values above 6 â¦.5 where there is a risk of the heart stopping.
Arthritis may also cause excess fluid to build up between joints and may ultimately cause the fluid to form a cyst on the foot. The symptoms of a ganglion foot cyst can vary depending on the individual. The cyst is typically circular with a firm texture that is slightly pliable when pressed.
One proposed cause of pilonidal cysts is ingrown hair. Excessive sitting is thought to predispose people to the condition, as sitting increases pressure on the coccygeal region. Trauma is not believed to cause a pilonidal cyst; however, such an event may result in inflammation of an existing cyst.