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Too Much Potassium: A Closer Look at Hyperkalemia

Importance of Treatment

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.

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.

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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