Symptoms, conditions and causes
Why do I have high blood potassium levels?
Hyperkalemia Overview:
Definition: Excess potassium in the body, rare but serious.
Symptoms (severe cases):
- Palpitations
- Tiredness
- Numbness
- Abnormal heart rate
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle pain/weakness
Causes and Remedies:
1. Addison’s Disease:
- Cause: Autoimmune adrenal gland condition, leading to salt loss.
- Remedies: Avoid potassium-rich foods, use sea salt, supplement with vitamin B1, manage stress, consider Panax ginseng.
2. Advanced Kidney Disease:
- Cause: Reduced kidney function impairs potassium removal.
- Remedies: Limit potassium-rich vegetables, use sea salt, monitor potassium intake, consider astragalus and citrates.
Other Causes:
- Medications like NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, potassium-sparing diuretics.
These steps help maintain potassium balance and support kidney and adrenal health effectively.
Last updated: Jul 02, 2024 16:12 PM