Reason Hyperkalemia can happen if your kidneys do not work well.
Symptoms : muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, nausea, or other unusual feelings.
- It usually develops slowly over many weeks or months and is often mild. It can recur.
- If hyperkalemia comes on suddenly and you have very high levels of potassium, you may feel heart palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting.
- Sudden or severe hyperkalemia is a life-threatening condition.
Another reason of Hyperkalemia: Burns or other severe injuries. This occurs because your body, in response to severe burns or injuries releases extra potassium in your blood.
Poorly control diabetes also cause direct effect on your kidneys which are responsible for balancing potassium in your body.
Medication and herbals: The medicines you take, even over-the-counter products such as herbals and other supplements.
Early stage : In the early stages of kidney disease, the kidneys can often make up for high potassium.
Advanced kidney disease is a common cause of hyperkalemia.
Instruction: Harmful food should be minimized or even removed from your diet.
High potassium diet to avoid such as cantaloupe, honeydew melon, orange juice, and bananas are high in potassium.
Resources https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/421-9150-2211_azhyperkalimia-infographic_eng_003.pdf
How to remove potassium from your body :
- Water pills (diuretics) help rid your body of extra potassium.
- Some potassium binders can also be taken by the rectum (an enema). You must follow the instruction carefully when taking potassium binders. For example, they must be taken at least six hours before or after taking other medicines.
1. Salt
Sodium overload leads to increased blood pressure, which puts a strain on your kidneys.
2. Sugar
It doesn't take having a sweet tooth to indulge in sugar. Sugar is found in most foods, natural and processed, so it's important to be aware of the fact that it is lurking in abundance.
3. Sodas
According to the American Kidney Fund, a recent study suggests that drinking two or more carbonated sodas, diet or regular, each day may increase your risk for chronic kidney disease.
4. Meat & Dairy Products
Diets high in animal protein from meats and dairy products can cause kidney damage because they can be very hard to metabolize.
5. Caffeine
Caffeine found in coffee, tea, soda, and foods can also place a strain on your kidneys. Caffeine is a stimulant, which can cause increased blood flow, blood pressure and stress on the kidneys. Excessive caffeine intake has also been linked to kidney stones.
6. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
A large percentage of our processed foods contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Unfortunately, the long-term health effects of GMO crops on humans remain unknown due to the lack of studies.
