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Borderline Potassium Level In Blood Test

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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

A recent blood test indicated that my potassium is high (5.8). I do not have underlying kidney , high blood glucose or heart problems. What are some reasons my potassium level is high? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Neelam Ashish Vanjari MD

why is my blood test so high according to my last blood test? i take diovan, abilify, cymbalta ... according to my last blood test 3 days ago ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Neelam Ashish Vanjari ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kerry Pottinger MD

I was informed that my latest blood test shows potassium level of 5.9 My G.P. told me to have another blood test in one month. I feel OK but wonder if I should ask for immediate... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kerry Pottinger ( Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

My blood test shows I'm low in Potassium. What symptoms should I look for? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Chobufo Ditah MD

I have active stage IV breast cancer . Recently a routine blood test showed I had low potassium 2.9 ... happened if I had not had this done--if I had not happened to have had a blood test... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Muhammad Zahir Shah MD

Good afternoon DR. Recently had a blood test which revealed a slight elevation in potassium level. Going for a follow up visit for another blood test as requested by my Doctor. Lab... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Zahir Shah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

potassium 3.5 mmol potassium 3.5mmol please advise the only symptom I get is itching I m taking medication ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Hardik Sanghvi MD

What are the causes of high potassium in blood? I recently had a blood test and the results showed an elevated amount of potassium. The call from the doctor s office has me scheduled for another... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hardik Sanghvi ( Hematologist)
Dr. Benard Shehu MD

I have low potassium levels. In September 14, I took a blood test and it was 3.3. My cardiologist ..., sweating profusely, I contacted the doctor and went for a blood test again,... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Benard Shehu ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi MD

TEST DONE WHICH SAID MY POTASSIUM LEVEL WAS 2.7. MY DOCTOR GAVE ME POTASSIUM PILLS FOR FIVE DAY... FELT BETTER... BLOOD TEST POTASSIUM WAS 3.7 HE SAID TO TRY AND SUPPLIMENT... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)