Check Your Symptoms
Find A Doctor
Health A-Z
Drugs & Supplements
Living & Healthy
Family & Pregnancy
News & Experts
Subscriptions

Too Much Potassium: A Closer Look at Hyperkalemia

An Inside Look at Hyperkalemia

The Importance of Treating Hyperkalemia

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

Explore More

The Right Balance of Diet and Medication

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

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.

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.

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.

About WebMD
Advertise With Us

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy

Cookie Policy
Editorial Policy

Contact Us

AdChoice

©2005-2023 WebMD LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.