Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why do infants have a higher potassium level?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
SEVERAL REASONS: This is common in right after birth in extremely premature infants, this may be due to ranal insufficency or decreased production of urine, and other kidney diseases may cause it as well if the infant is on IV fluids that can cause it too, and rarely addison disease in infants can cause high pottasium level.
Answered 6/10/2014
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes high levels of potassium?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Would eating before a blood test cause a slightly higher potassium level?
Will a magnesium supplement higher your serum potassium levels? Renal Wasting of Mg and K. When started Mg serum potassium raised.
How can one lower his potassium levels?
Can you tell me how to lower my potassium levels?
Can you let me know how many potassium levels are there?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
