Question 1

how likely and common is it to overdose from having potassium?

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Potassium overdose?: It is very difficult to overdose on potassium (k) if one has normal kidney function (kf), unless it is given intravenously. It is not the level of k that can harm a person, it is the rapidity of its change that can do harm. Patients with chronic kidney disease can tolerate a k of 5.5-6 meq/l with no symptoms. Patients with normal kf can have problems if their k increases rapidly from 4 to 5.6.

Question 2

how much potassium would it take to have an overdose in the human body?

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High Potassium: The answer depends on one's kidney function and how quickly the potassium (k) increases. People with chronic kidney disease (ckd) have higher k levels than those without it and would be expected to tolerate them better than those without  ckd. In patients with normal kidney function, a rapid increase over a few hours of k can cause lethal complications. Check with your doctor for more information.

Question 3

please help, how much potassium does it take to have an overdose in the human body?

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Electrolytes: Potassium is an  important electrolyte in the conduction system of the body.  It allows for nerves to transmit their impulses and muscles to respond.  When levels get high (over 5) it may cause irregularities in heart rhythm.  Every 10meq ingested raises serum values by .1.  If there is renal disease the kidney can't remove the excess and values may get dangerously high.

Question 4

what is a pottasium free diet?

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Bad!: Unless you have a major kidney problem, there is no reason to be concerned about the amount of potassium in your diet. Having an adequate amount of [potassium in your diet can help keep your blood pressure under control....So unless you have impaired kidney function, do not go on a potassium reduced diet.!

Question 5

why is my potassium high?

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Not enough info here: Your potassium could be high because of a problem taking your blood.  If there was difficulty taking your blood, the red blood cells can "lyse" or open up, leaking out potassium.  The result will show a high potassium level, even when it is really normal.  Other causes of high potassium are kidney problems or from certain medications.

Question 6

is bittergourd high in potassium?

Accepted Answer

Florinef (fludrocortisone) may help: The key to treating pots is lots of salt and fluid. Flornef can also be useful in some patients.

Question 7

is there any potassium in oatmael?

Accepted Answer

Potassium rich foods: I don't feel that oatmeal is particularly noted as a potassium rich food compared to bananas, citric juices, vegetables and other friuts.

Question 8

what are the benefits of potassium?

Accepted Answer

Benefits of K: There are no benefits unless diet K or blood K are low. K is needed for brain, nerves, heart, muscle, Go to wikipedia for more details.

Question 9

my potassium is 5.5 and rising. why?

Accepted Answer

Several causes: Kidney disease, medication, diabetes, diet are broad categories. Can narrow down causes usually based on age and medical problems. Need more information to be more specific.

Question 10

what is potassium chclorde and is it lethal?

Accepted Answer

KCL: It is KCl and too much will kill you.

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