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Is Potassium Level Of 6.2 A Cause For Concern?
Question: My potassium from blood test yesterday a my yearly checkup was 6.2 and a year ago was 4.8. I have a doctors appoint Monday at 9:00. Is there a medication that can be prescribed for this condition?
Brief Answer:
Eat more sweets.
Detailed Answer:
HI
Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.
A potassium level of 6.2 is quire high and requires immediate intervention.
Medications that helps are :
1. Levolin Nebulization.
2. Insulin with Dextrose Infusion.
3. Potassium Binders.
For all these you need to visit a doctor or ER. One thing what you can do is eat more sweets , this shall increase the insulin secretion in the body which in turn reduces the potassium levels.
Apart from this drink plenty of water and avoid fruits . Once you meet your doctor ask him to evaluate for the cause of high potassium also.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards.
Eat more sweets.
Detailed Answer:
HI
Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.
A potassium level of 6.2 is quire high and requires immediate intervention.
Medications that helps are :
1. Levolin Nebulization.
2. Insulin with Dextrose Infusion.
3. Potassium Binders.
For all these you need to visit a doctor or ER. One thing what you can do is eat more sweets , this shall increase the insulin secretion in the body which in turn reduces the potassium levels.
Apart from this drink plenty of water and avoid fruits . Once you meet your doctor ask him to evaluate for the cause of high potassium also.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards.
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