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Hyperkalemia is a condition where the potassium levels in the bloodstream are too high. There are several possible causes, including failure of the kidneys to excrete potassium effectively, certain medications, or kidney failure.

Information listed here describes this condition, causes, symptoms, and treatments for patients, their families and caregivers.

  • AAFP.org: Hyperkalemia  - Peer-reviewed article discusses stressors, chemicals, and disorders that can cause this condition, diagnostic tools, and medical management.
  • eMedicine: Hyperkalemia  - Clinical article provides description, blood level ranges, causes, common lab tests, and treatment.
  • Health A to Z: Hyperkalemia  - Information includes description, occurence, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention.
  • MedicineNet: Hyperkalemia  - Describes this condition, its effects on the body, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • Penn State: Hyperkalemia  - Relates description, risk factors, causes, tests, treatments, and self-care tips.
  • University of Maryland: Hyperkalemia  - Offers signs, symptoms, and causes, as well as drug, complementary, and alternative therapies.
 
 
 
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