Lifestyle Recommendations for Living with Potassium Disorders
Being diagnosed with hyperkalemia or hypokalemia should compel you to make lifestyle adjustments that can help decrease or increase your potassium levels, respectively.
Potassium Disorders
Understanding Your Potassium Levels
Monitoring your potassium levels is important—but why?
Complications of Untreated Potassium Disorders
The longer a disorder of any kind goes untreated, the more difficult it may be to treat.
Dietary Tips for Managing Potassium Levels
Welcome back to our blog series detailing potassium disorders.
Treatment of Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is a medical condition defined by elevated potassium levels in the blood, often above about 5.0 mEq/L , depending on the laboratory reference range.
Blood Test for Potassium Disorders
Blood tests reveal how much potassium is in your blood.
Symptoms of Hypokalemia
At-a-Glance Summary Hypokalemia means your blood potassium level is lower than normal.
Symptoms of Hyperkalemia
Potassium is an essential electrolyte.
Common Causes of Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia can happen for several reasons.
Potassium Disorders: Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia
Potassium is necessary for normal nerve signaling, muscle contraction, and heart rhythm.
Understanding Potassium Disorders
Potassium is an essential mineral found throughout the body.