Hyperkalemia
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Hyperkalemia Underlying Cause
Causes of hyperkalemia include:
Cushing's syndrome
Dehydration
Diabetes insipidus
Drug side effect
causing hyperkalemia
Extensive
burns
Kidney failure
Hyperaldosteronism
Diuretic medications
:
Spironolactone
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Related Conditions
Dehydration
End stage kidney disease
Hypokalemia
Renal failure
Senior's health
Rapid Pulse Checkup
Numbness of both legs
Numbness of the arms and legs (both sides)
Palpitations
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: Mar 20, 2009
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Hyperkalemia References:
Gennari FJ. Disorders of potassium homeostasis. Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia. Crit Care Clin. 2002 Apr;18(2):273-88, vi.
Kim HJ, Han SW. Therapeutic approach to hyperkalemia. Nephron. 2002;92 Suppl 1:33-40.
Sica DA, Gehr TW, Yancy C. Hyperkalemia, congestive heart failure, and aldosterone receptor antagonism. Congest Heart Fail. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):224-9.
