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My potassium is 5.4 and for the past year is always in the 5.2 to 5.4 range. i'm scheduled for colonoscopy . is it safe with potassium elevated?

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Dr. Danny Farmer answered

Yes!: You are not really in a dangerous range, but because this has been going on for a while you should be evaluated for other causes, perhaps medication you are taking!

Answered 7/5/2014

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A member asked:

My potassium is 5.4 and for the past year is always in the 5.2 to 5.4 range. i'm scheduled for colonoscopy . is it safe with potassium elevated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Danny Farmer answered

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