Basic Info
Symptoms
Hyperkalemia often has no symptoms. Occasionally, people may have the following symptoms:.Irregular heartbeat Nausea ...
Causes
This may be related to an increase in total body potassium or the excess release of potassium from the cells into the...
Tests
Heart block that may become a complete heart block Slower than normal heartbeat(bradycardia) that progressively slows...
Treatments
Cardiac arrest(absent heartbeat) may occur at any time during the treatment of hyperkalemia. Hospitalization and clos...
Prevention
Treat disorders that may cause hyperkalemia promptly. Monitor serum potassium if you have one of these conditions.
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number(such as 911) if you have symptoms of hyperkalemia. Emerge...
Basic Info