HIGH POTASSIUM (HYPERKALEMIA)
Potassium is an electrolyte(mineral salt)important to the functioning of our bodies. People can suffer from insufficient potassium(hypokalemia)or too much potassium(hyperkalemia). Hypokalemia can cause weakness, fatigue, confusion and heart irregularities. This can occur with starvation, excessive sweating or use of laxatives and diuretics. More common in the kidney patient is high potassium or hyperkalemia. A failing […]
