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  2. Hyperkalemia - Wikipedia

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    Emergency lowering of potassium levels is needed when new arrhythmias occur at any level of potassium in the blood, or when potassium levels exceed 6.5 mmol/L. Several agents are used to temporarily lower K + levels. The choice depends on the degree and cause of the hyperkalemia, and other aspects of the person's condition.

  3. Eat These Expert-Recommended Foods to Lower Your Blood ...

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    “The DASH diet is heart-healthy and is rich in foods that have a high content of calcium, magnesium, potassium, protein, and fiber,” explains Marwah Abdalla, M.D., M.P.H., a cardiologist at ...

  4. 20 Foods That Are Loaded With Potassium (No, It's Not Just ...

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    Need to raise your potassium levels? Try these great potassium-rich foods!

  5. 7-Day High-Fiber Meal Plan for High Blood Pressure, Created ...

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    The AHA recommends a minimum of 3,500 mg of potassium per day for people who aim to treat or prevent high blood pressure. High-potassium foods include squash, spinach, banana, dairy and sweet potato.

  6. Hypoaldosteronism - Wikipedia

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    Hypoaldosteronism causes low sodium (hyponatremia), high potassium (hyperkalemia), and metabolic acidosis, a condition in which the body produces excess acid.These conditions are responsible for the symptoms of hypoaldosteronism, which include muscle weakness, nausea, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, and abnormal blood pressure.

  7. Hyperaldosteronism - Wikipedia

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    Treatment includes removing the causative agent (such as licorice), a high-potassium, low-sodium diet (for primary) and high-sodium diet (for secondary), spironolactone and eplerenone, potassium-sparing diuretics that act as aldosterone antagonists, and surgery, depending on the cause. [11] For adrenal adenoma, sometimes surgery is performed.

  8. Electrolyte imbalance - Wikipedia

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    Low potassium is caused by increased excretion of potassium, decreased consumption of potassium rich foods, movement of potassium into the cells, or certain endocrine diseases. [3] Excretion is the most common cause of hypokalemia and can be caused by diuretic use, metabolic acidosis , diabetic ketoacidosis , hyperaldosteronism , and renal ...

  9. What’s the BRAT Diet? Foods to Include & Avoid ... - AOL

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    Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may ask you to follow a bland diet instead, which includes a greater variety of easy-to-digest foods. It is essential to discuss with your doctor to find ...