People with certain conditions may be more likely to develop high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Although these high levels may only last for a short time, some people will have high levels that do ...

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While potassium is an essential nutrient, too much can be a bad thing for your health. High potassium levels can lead to a condition called hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia may be due to conditions like ...

Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to treat high potassium levels in adults. As with other drugs, Lokelma can cause side effects, such as fluid retention.

Aldosterone is a hormone that helps regulate sodium and potassium levels in the blood. Hyperaldosteronism and hypoaldosteronism are conditions involving abnormal aldosterone levels. The adrenal glands ...

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