Increased potassium levels in blood
Description of Increased potassium levels in blood
Increased potassium levels in blood, or hyperkalemia, can cause nerve, muscle and heart problems. Some causes are kidney failure, dehydration, burns, certain drugs, type 1 diabetes, Addison’s disease, etc. Symptoms of hyperkalemia may include weakness, numbness or tingling sensation, nausea, palpitations or irregular heartbeats, etc. Too much potassium in the blood can cause paralysis or heart failure.
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16 Aug 2018 | 03:04 PM (IST)
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