What is Hyperkalemia?

Hyperkalemia (High Potassium in Blood)

Potassium is an important electrolyte, which is the mineral your body needs to work properly. Potassium is very important for your muscles and muscles, including your heart.While potassium is important for your health, getting the right amount of compost can be just as bad or, even worse, not getting enough. Generally, your kidneys maintain a high level of potassium by flying excess potassium out of your body. But for many reasons, the level of potassium in your blood can go up dramatically. This is called hyperkalemia, when blood has high potassium levels.

Symptoms of Hyperkalemia

High potassium symptoms depend on the level of minerals in your blood. You may not have any signs. But if your potassium levels are high enough to create symptoms, you could:

• Tiredness or weakness
• Numbness or tingling
• Nausea or vomiting
• Breathing problems
• Chest pain
• Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat

In an extreme case, high levels of potassium can cause paralysis or heart failure. If not treated, high potassium levels can lead to cardiac arrest.

Normal Range of  Hyperkalemia

The normal potassium level in the blood is 3.5-5.0 millisers per liter (mEq / L).

Potassium levels from 5.1 mEq / L were to 6.0 mEq / L. is mild hyperkalemia

Potassium levels from 6.1 mEq / L to 7.0 mEq / L are medium hyperkalemia, and levels above 7 mEq/ L are associated with severe hyperkalemia

Causes of Hyperkalemia

The most common cause of high potassium content is kidney disease.
Other reasons for high potassium are:

• Drying
• Some medicines
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Injuries that cause severe bleeding
• Some rare diseases

Remedies to Reduce Hyperkalemia or Potassium

If you have high levels of potassium, you should immediately start treatment. But if you have mild high level of potassium, can help you reduce the level of potassium house. Be sure to follow the doctor's instructions for high-potassium therapy and talk to your doctor before trying these methods.

Cut Back on Potassium Intake

One of the easiest ways to naturally reduce potassium levels is to reduce the amount of potassium in your diet. This means limiting potassium-rich foods and supplements. Some foods with high potassium content include:

• Banana
• Hazel
• Beans
• Dairy
• Potato
• Apricot
• Code
• Beef

Learn more about High and Low Potassium Foods

Increase Water Intake

Dehydration can worsen high potassium levels. Try drinking more water.

Avoid Certain Herbs

If you take herbs for any reason, keep in mind that there are some herbs that you should not take if you have high potassium levels. Alfalfa, nettle and dandelion can increase potassium levels, so be sure to avoid them.