News: Getting to the Points
News: Getting to the Points
by Scifisuz on November 16th, 2009
You must maintain a balance between sodium and potassium at all times. Without balance you can die. That's why some medicines which are potassium-sparing (meaning your body does not allow potassium to pass through as it normally would) have big warnings to avoid potassium. It could be life-threatening.
by Anonymous on November 16th, 2009
Any thing in excess is BAD.
Hyperkalemia is an excess of serum potassium. Most potassium in the body (98%) is found within cells; only a small amount usually circulates in the bloodstream. The balance of potassium between the cells and the blood is critical. It affects the way the cell membranes work and governs the action of the heart and the pathways between the brain and the muscles. If you have excess potassium in the blood, it is usually excreted by the kidneys. However, the levels can get too high if your kidneys aren't working right, which is the most common cause of hyperkalemia. Another cause is damaged cells' releasing potassium into the bloodstream faster than even normal kidneys can clear it. Medications or diet may also affect the amount of potassium in the blood. Hyperkalemia is a serious condition that must be treated promptly!
by Anonymous on November 16th, 2009
yes ...+5
by This user is no longer part of AB on November 16th, 2009
Yes. Potassium in high amounts can be fatal. Potassium however is also very good for you b/c it helps your kidneys to function properly.
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Thanks for your informative answer and here 6+ and i shall appreciate if you let me know what are the reason that sometime the pottasium mineral goes up and what are the causes.
Al_quest.
by de select on November 16th, 2009
Thx Al. Try webMD.com.
by Scifisuz on November 17th, 2009
Thanks.
by de select on November 17th, 2009