DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days. Since 2021, ...

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 ...

A viewer tells us they're 68-years-old and have high potassium levels. They are wondering if they should be concerned. Doctor Lacy Anderson says to keep an eye on it. A slightly high potassium level ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Please explain to me what causes high potassium levels. I have been diagnosed with high potassium, but don't know exactly how high it is or the cause. When I watched my diet, the levels ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: Can you please address high potassium levels? My husband’s level went from 4.6 in 2008 to 5.6 in 2009. Other than food that is high in potassium, what could cause the level to jump?

A potassium blood test is used to measure the amount of potassium in your blood. It is part of a panel of blood tests called ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: Please explain to me what causes high potassium levels. I have been diagnosed with high potassium but don’t know exactly how high it is or the cause. When I watched my diet, the levels ...

Potassium is present in just about every cell in your body, and a proper balance of this mineral is critical for good health. Beer, hard cider, and red wine contain potassium, and living with certain ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I have been diagnosed with a high potassium level. I was told to add salt to more foods. I was also given a list of foods not to eat, including dried figs, molasses, seaweed, dates, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days.

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