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Hyperparathyroidism with low vit. d and slightly elevated potassium . what does this mean to you? could high potassium cause headaches? dizziness?

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

No: High potassium does not cause these symptoms. High serum calcium (associated with hyperparathyroidism) can cause weakness, fatigue, nausea and constipation, among other symptoms (possibly to include dizziness), but generally not headaches.

Answered 4/16/2014

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Hyperparathyroidism: It means you do have Hyperparathyroidism and since you are less than 50 years old,you are a candidate for Parathyroid surgery to cure it.You need vit d supplemet depending on your level.High Pottasium level has been described with Hyperparathyroidism and may cause headace

Answered 3/16/2015

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