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Could The High Level Of Potassium Be Due To Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
blood test showed a high level of potasium in my blood.my dr gave me rx & told me I would have severe diarhea as a side effect. I took the rx, had NO diarhea, not even a bowel movement. Went back to my dr for another blood test. I was wondering could the high level of potassium be a result of me having carpal tunnel surgery 2 weeks ago?
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. No, carpal tunnel surgery does not primarily cause high level of potassium
2. More commonly, it could be due to hemolysis and tissue injury.
3. Hyperkalemia can cause diarrhea. An hemolysed sample could give high values. Repeat potassium level evaluation is necessary.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. No, carpal tunnel surgery does not primarily cause high level of potassium
2. More commonly, it could be due to hemolysis and tissue injury.
3. Hyperkalemia can cause diarrhea. An hemolysed sample could give high values. Repeat potassium level evaluation is necessary.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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