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Can high potassium and urea level in blood necessarily means i have problem with my kidneys?
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Kidney dysfunction: High potassium and urea levels usually suggests that there may be kidney dysfunction, however these abnormalities must be analysed in context with overall clinical scenario. It is best to see nephrologist.
Answered 1/15/2016
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