Potassium overdose is known medically as hyperkalemia. Symptoms include malaise, heart palpitations, and muscle weakness. Unfortunately, this condition is difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to a variety of conditions. The best indicator comes from the patient's circumstances. For example, hyperkalemia is often caused by trauma, renal (kidney) problems, and certain medications (e.g., potassium-sparing diuretics).
Having too much potassium (known as hyperkalemia). The major symptoms include:
-weakness
-fatigue
-difficulty breathing
-paralysis
-tingling
-numbness
-palpitations
I get severe cramping in the hands and feet. Could this be too much or too little potassium.
The symptoms of high potassium, or hyperkalemia, include nausea, weak pulse and irregular heartbeat.
The symptoms of high potassium, or hyperkalemia, include nausea, weak pulse and irregular heartbeat.
Overdose symptoms of potassium include listlessness, mental confusion, tingling of limbs, weakness, pallid complexion, low blood pressure, and an irregular or fast heartbeat.
Too much potassium can trigger certain types of headache symptoms in specific individuals. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, consult a board certified headache specialist.
A symptom (sometimes misspelled as sympthom) of too much potassium is slow or abnormal heart rate. Too much potassium can also cause weakness.
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potassium
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too much protein in urine
Potassium is a vital nutrient to our survival. Primarily it helps control blood pressure and heart function. Too much is bad as well as too little. A banana has a good deal of potassium in it.
No potassium is not used in dialysis. A s a mater of fact people that have to use dialysis are constantly reminded that they have to be careful regarding their potassium intake and that a high potassium level is dangerous and can be deadly The right level of potassium must be maintained in the body for your cells to function correctly, however if a person has kidney disease the system is unable to dispose of access potassium. Too much potassium can lead to muscle weakness, cause irregularities in heart rhythm and may even lead to death, it is extremely important that the intake of potassium is controlled carefully. This is best done with the advice or input of your dietician, clinical nurse, and renal specialist. Some symptoms that may display them selves if your potassium is too high may include, among other things, nausea, diarrhoea, muscle weakness, and irregular heartbeat. If you note any of these signs you should contact your healthcare provider, or if that is not possible present yourself to the nearest hospital as quickly as possible.
Drinking too much soda in and of itself cannot lead to a potassium deficiency, but too much of it is bad for your health and can throw many things off balance. She more than likely suggested it to improve your overall health, not specifically your potassium.
intoxication
beacuase you swallow too much