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What does excess of potassium do to your body?
What does excess of potassium do to your body?
What does excess of potassium do to your body?
Potassium affects the way your heart's muscles work. When you have too much potassium, your heart may beat irregularly, which in the worst cases can cause heart attack.
Last updated on 05 Jul 2023
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What blood tests are done for kidney functions?
KFT and potassium
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What is hyponatremia?
It occurs when the concentration of sodium in the blood is very low.
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What is the effect of a high sodium level in the blood?
High sodium levels can lead to coma hence, one should report it to a doctor as soon as possible.
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Are sodium and potassium electrolytes?
Yes, they are electolytes
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Can a period cause an electrolyte imbalance?
Yes, however, it is rare
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