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Is potassium related to retinal edema?
Yes, it is if it is elevated. Using drugs that inhibit the sodium-potassium ATPase pump and altering potassium levels can cause retinal edema and eventual loss of vision.
What cause potassium to be high?
what causes your potassium to be too high
Why do the later stages of pregnancy cause edema?
later stages of pregnancy doesn't always cause edema, edema could mean a serious illness call ed pre eclampsia which is high blood pressure caused by pregnancy and it can cause swelling and water retention.
Why should you limit the amount of you eat?
Consuming too much salt can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, edema and kidney stones. Your body also needs more potassium to be able to deal with the excess salt.
Does potassium cause leg cramps?
Potassium is a key electrolyte in muscle contraction. So if your potassium levels or low or high it can cause cramps. Sara, RN
Why should you limit the amount of salt you eat?
Consuming too much salt can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, edema and kidney stones. Your body also needs more potassium to be able to deal with the excess salt.
Can high hydrostatic pressure cause peripheral edema?
Yes, increased hydrostatic pressure can lead to peripheral edema. It is caused by poor fluid reabsorption. There are several causes of peripheral edema including heart failure, pulmonary edema, nephritic syndromes, and lymphedema.
What can edema be caused by?
I am sure there are many conditions that cause edema, however there are two I know of. One is the later stages of pregnancy, the other is untreated high blood pressure. Beth
Hypoproteinemia reflects a condition of usually high level of plasama proteins and cause tissue edema?
false
What is hyper potassium?
Hyperkalemia is an electrolyte imbalance and is indicated by a high level of potassium in the blood. Potassium is an electrolyte found inside the cells of the human body.
What can cause edema?
Edema is swelling. This can be caused from illness, injury to a limb, reaction to medicine and other conditions. A doctor will evaluate the edema and find its cause and prescribe treatment.
What are the side effects associated with using buckthorn?
Large doses can cause nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal spasms. Longterm use can cause potassium imbalances, in rare cases can cause heart irregularities, edema and other serious health reactions.
