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Hyperkalemia is the medical term for a potassium level in the blood that's higher than is healthy. Potassium is a chemical that nerve and muscle cells need to ...
Hyperkalemia is the medical term for a potassium level in the blood that's higher than is healthy. Potassium is a chemical that nerve and muscle cells need ...
Potassium helps carry electrical signals to cells in your body. It is needed for healthy function of nerve and muscles cells, especially those in the heart.
Low potassium is a condition in which the potassium level in your bloodstream is lower than is typical. The medical term for this condition is hypokalemia.
Low potassium symptoms include: Weakness. Fatigue. Muscle cramps. Constipation. Irregular heart rhythms, called arrhythmias.
Low potassium has many causes. The most common cause is potassium loss in urine due to prescription medicines that increase urination.
These medicines are often used to treat high blood pressure and swelling. Diuretics may lower potassium.
Description. Potassium citrate is used to treat a kidney stone condition called renal tubular acidosis. It is also used to prevent kidney stones that may ...
Description. Phospha 250™ Neutral contains potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate. It is a phosphate supplement that is used to increase the amount of ...
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