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  2. Hyperkalemia - Wikipedia

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    Hyperkalemia is an elevated level of potassium (K +) in the blood. [1] Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5.0 mmol/L (3.5 and 5.0 mEq/L) with levels above 5.5 mmol/L defined as hyperkalemia. [3] [4] Typically hyperkalemia does not cause symptoms. [1] Occasionally when severe it can cause palpitations, muscle pain, muscle weakness, or ...

  3. Potassium in biology - Wikipedia

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    Hyperkalemia is the most serious adverse reaction to potassium. Hyperkalemia occurs when potassium builds up faster than the kidneys can remove it. It is most common in individuals with renal failure. Symptoms of hyperkalemia may include tingling of the hands and feet, muscular weakness, and temporary paralysis.

  4. 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.

  5. 12 Symptoms Endocrinologists Say You Should Never Ignore

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    This is an especially common way for men to learn they have a pituitary tumor, Kazlauskaite adds, since women will often first notice menstrual-cycle changes that encourage them to see a doctor.

  6. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to ... - AOL

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    Some people don’t experience any symptoms at all. Symptoms common in several types of cardiovascular disease include: Shortness of breath. Chest pain. Fatigue. Dizziness. Fainting. Fever ...

  7. Electrolyte imbalance - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms of hypernatremia may vary depending on type and how quickly the electrolyte disturbance developed. [27] Common symptoms are dehydration, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, increased thirst, and excess urination. Patients may be on medications that caused the imbalance such as diuretics or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. [27]

  8. Chronic kidney disease - Wikipedia

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    Hyperkalemia usually does not develop until the glomerular filtration rate falls to less than 20–25 mL/min/1.73 m 2, when the kidneys have decreased ability to excrete potassium. Hyperkalemia in CKD can be exacerbated by acidemia (triggering the cells to release potassium into the bloodstream to neutralize the acid) and from lack of insulin. [26]

  9. 5 symptoms men over 40 should never ignore - AOL

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    A feeling of pressure and squeezing in the chest is a serious indication that medical care is essential because chest pain and discomfort is one of the most common symptoms of heart attack in men.