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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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    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

    How to know if you have hyperkalemia and what causes it.

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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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    Questions for Your Doctor

    When your doctor tells you that you have hyperkalemia, you’ll probably want to ask these questions to find out more about your condition and its treatment.

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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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    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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