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Hyperkalemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Methods

Hyperkalemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Methods

Justyna Kąkol

Publication: 2025-06-23

Potassium is one of the main electrolytes in intracellular fluid and plays a crucial role in the proper functioning of the nervous system and the heart muscle. However, excess potassium can lead to serious health consequences, including cardiac arrest. Hyperkalemia — a condition of elevated potassium levels in the blood — can develop insidiously, making it easy to overlook.

Justyna Kąkol

Master of European Studies

Graduate of licentiate studies in Polish philology at the University of Rzeszow and master studies in European studies at the University of Warsaw. For more than 10 years she has been creating substantive content from the scope of health, dietetics and medicine. Passionate about a healthy lifestyle, physical activity and a rational approach to diet. In her free time, she is most likely to prepare tasty, nutritious food and spend time with her family.

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