Question 1

is hyperkalemia dangerous?

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Hyperkalemia: Hyperkalemia can be dangerous. It is not just the level that is important, it is how quickly the potassium (k) was raised. Patients with chronic kidney disease can walk around with a  k of 5.5 with no problems, as their hearts are used to that k level. Auto accidents can cause acute elevations of k in normal people and they can have some problems by going from a k of 3.8 to 5.1.

Question 2

what is a symptom of hyperkalemia?

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Low Potassium: Symptoms are nausea, fatigue, muscle weakness & tingling.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of hyperkalemia?

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The symptoms of Hyperkalemia include::   Confusion, Diarrhea, Lethargy, Vomiting, Weakness, Abnormal heart rhythms.

Question 4

what do you use to treat hyperkalemia?

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See below: Treatment of hyperkalemia involves a series of interventions. The first one is usually administration of ca gluconate IV to stabilize the heart. After this, glucose and Insulin can be administered to shift potassium into cells. Sodium polystyrene sulfate is administered orally or via an enema to bind potassium and remove it from the body. Dialysis is used in the setting of kidney failure.

Question 5

how many types of hyperkalemia are there?

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Types of Hyperkalemi: 1. Excessive intake.
2. Excessive release from cells.
3. Ineffective elimination by kidneys.
4.Pseudohyperkalemia during taking blood in the lab.
5. Potassium given during execution by lethal injection.

Question 6

what can be done for hyperkalemia (cause unknown)?

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Hyperkalemia: First, reduce your dietary potassium intake.  Foods that are high in potassium can be found at: http://www.Healthaliciousness.Com/articles/food-sources-of-potassium.Php.  Next, see your doctor so the cause can be found and follow any recommendation made.  Why?  High serum potassium levels that persist are really very dangerous to your health.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: hyperkalemia?

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High potassium level: Most labs will define normal as serum potassium of 3.5 to 5. . Some may increase the upper limits to 5.2 but anything above 5.5 is clearly abnormal.

Question 8

what are some of the risk factors for getting hyperkalemia?

Accepted Answer

The risk factors for getting Hyperkalemia include::   ACE inhibitor, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Renal tubular acidosis, Spironolactone, Acute kidney failure.

Question 9

my hyperkalemia leve is 5.6. what types of food should i avoid?

Accepted Answer

This website: Has a good list of potassium rich foods to limit or avoid: 
http://www.Momswhothink.Com/diet-and-nutrition/foods-high-in-potassium.Html

if your kidney function is normal, you shouldn't have a high potassium unless you're on certain meds. For both issues, discuss this with your doctor.

Question 10

how can glucose help hyperkalemia?

Accepted Answer

Insulin + Glucose: The combination of the above actually helps move potassium from the blood into cells.  It is a treatment for hyperkalemia within a hospital setting sometimes.

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