Does anyone know what high potassium means…but all other bloods fine including kidney function!?
The most common cause of high potassium (hyperkalemia) is impaired kidney function, such as due to acute or chronic kidney failure. Other causes of hyperkalemia include: Certain medications, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Hormone deficiencies, including adrenal failure (Addison’s disease) Destruction of red blood cells due to severe injury or burns Excessive use of potassium supplements Alcoholism or heavy drug use that causes rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle fibers that results in the release of potassium into the bloodstream Most of the potassium in your body is within your cells. As a result, the amount of potassium in your red blood cells is much greater than in the liquid part of your blood (plasma or serum). Your kidneys control the excretion of potassium in your urine. True hyperkalemia is a serious and potentially life-threatening disorder. It can cause: Muscle fatigue Weakness Paralysis Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) Nausea SOMETIMES, a repor
