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What Causes High Potassium Levels?
Question: I was informed that I have High Potassium. Not sure what this is. What causes it and what effects it may have.
Brief Answer:
Get Kidney function test.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
High Pottasium levels (Hyperkalemia) is most commonly due to following reasons:
1. Hemolyzed sample due to faulty technique of collection and proceeding.
2. Kidney Problems.
I would advise you to get Kidney Function Tests and a repeat serum Pottasium test done.
If this is very high this is dangerous as can cause cardiac arrhythmias and heart block.
It should be treated immediately.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Get Kidney function test.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
High Pottasium levels (Hyperkalemia) is most commonly due to following reasons:
1. Hemolyzed sample due to faulty technique of collection and proceeding.
2. Kidney Problems.
I would advise you to get Kidney Function Tests and a repeat serum Pottasium test done.
If this is very high this is dangerous as can cause cardiac arrhythmias and heart block.
It should be treated immediately.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
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