Signs And Symptoms Of Hyperkalemia
Health Encyclopedia: Hyperkalemia
High potassium; Potassium - high
Symptoms
Hyperkalemiaoften has no symptoms. Occasionally, the following signs or symptoms may be seen:
- Nausea
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Irregular heartbeat (this may be an emergency symptom if prolonged or severe) - Slow, weak, or absent pulse (emergency symptom)
Signs and tests
- The pulse may be slow or irregular.
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Serum potassium is high. -
ECG may show potentially let...
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Health Guide
Hyperkalemia
... High potassium; Potassium - high Prevention Disorders that may cause hyperkalemia should be treated promptly. Serum potassium should be monitored in persons with... Read more »Hyperkalemia
... Treatment Cardiac arrest (absent heartbeat) may occur at any time during treatment of hyperkalemia. Hospitalization and close monitoring is required. ACUTE TREATMENT The goal of... Read more »Hyperkalemia
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