Why should I have my potassium level checked?
You may have this test to diagnose or monitor kidney disease.
Last updated on 05 Jul 2023
No, they do not raise blood sugar until they contain sugar.
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.
Intravenous fluids and medications which can help in compensating sodium in the blood.
It occurs when the concentration of sodium in the blood is very low.
Electrolyte Panel, Serum Electrolytes, Cl/K/NA
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