high potassium
Excess blood potassium
High potassium refers to elevated levels of potassium in the blood, medically called hyperkalemia.
The condition can affect heart rhythm and muscle function.
It appears frequently in medical contexts and dietary discussions: The doctor said my labs showed high potassium, Bananas are known for being high potassium foods.
People with kidney problems often must limit high potassium foods.
- hyperkalemiaHigh blood potassium level
- bananasCurved yellow fruit
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- heart rhythmPattern of heartbeats
arrhythmia · kidney · kidney disease · dialysis · muscle · muscle cramps · weakness · cramping · oranges · avocado · spinach · salt substitute · tingling · numbness · fatigue · EKG · emergency treatment · cardiac
- nutrition termscalorie, balance, low-fat, low fat, moderation
- mineral disordersiron deficiency, calcium deficiency, magnesium deficiency, hypocalcemia, hyponatremia
- Fluid Imbalancesdehydrated, edema, fluid loss, fluid retention, overhydration
- potassium disordershyperkalemia, Bartter syndrome
- electrolytessodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, bicarbonate
- Metabolic DisordersPKU, Tay-Sachs disease, Tay-Sachs, Niemann-Pick disease, Krabbe disease