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Too Much Potassium: A Closer Look at Hyperkalemia

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Potassium and Your Body

Potassium is in all the tissues of your body. It helps make sure your body works as it should. Learn more about potassium, including the levels you need.

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Fast Facts

Anyone can get hyperkalemia -- too much potassium in their blood. But what makes it dangerous?

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Why Potassium Is Important for Your Body

Potassium affects your body in ways you might not know about. Learn why the right amount of potassium is essential for muscles, the brain and beyond..

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What Do You Know About Hyperkalemia?

Hyperkalemia means you have too much potassium in your blood. Learn what causes it, how it affects your body, and how to reduce your potassium level.

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How to Keep Your Menu in Line

If you have hyperkalemia, or a high blood potassium level, it’s very important to work with a nutritionist to get it under control.

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Tips for Dining Out

These tips can help you make low-potassium choices when you’re dining out.

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Changes to Your Diet Can Help

You can help your hyperkalemia by cutting back on foods high in potassium. Find out which foods to target and other diet changes to lower your potassium.

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Low-Potassium Foods

From proteins to grains, here’s a list of doctor-approved foods that are low in potassium.

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An Inside Look at Hyperkalemia

What does it mean to have too much potassium in your bloodstream?

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The Importance of Treating Hyperkalemia

A nephrologist breaks down this condition and its effect on your kidneys.

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The Right Balance of Diet and Medication

How you can balance diet and medication to treat and manage hyperkalemia, or high potassium.

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Be Mindful of Certain Meds and Your Potassium Levels

Some medicines increase potassium in your body. That could lead to problems for people with kidney disease.

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The Lowdown on High Potassium

With hyperkalemia, your body has too much potassium for your kidneys to remove. Dive into its symptoms, risks, and more.

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Types of Treatments

Several strategies can help your potassium if you have hyperkalemia. Whether it's medication, your diet, or supplements, learn about what you can do.

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Be Your Own Advocate at Your Doctor’s Visit

If you have hyperkalemia, it’s very important to advocate for yourself at your doctor’s office. Learn how to ask the right questions, get the best care, and more.

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How Your Doctor Will Decide Next Steps

The treatment your doctor chooses for your hyperkalemia depends on how high your potassium level is and how it's affecting your body. Learn about options.

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The Connection to Your Kidneys

Potassium is important for our muscles, our nerves, and our heart. So what’s the connection between too much of the nutrient and your kidneys?

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Keep This Nutrient in Check

Your doctor will help you manage your hyperkalemia with diet changes, medication, and regular checkups. Here are some things they may recommend.

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Are You at Risk?

If your kidneys aren't working properly, potassium can build up in your body. What conditions and even medications affect these organs?

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