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Hyperkalemia
Abnormal elevation of potassium in the blood is called hyperkalemia. The normal potassium level is between 3.5 to 4.5 meq/liter. A level greater than 4.5meq/L is called hyperkalemia.

Major Causes of Hyperkalemia
  • It can result from decreased excretion from the kidneys as in renal failure.
  • Drugs such as potassium sparing diuretics (e.g. spironolactone).
  • Transcellular shifts i.e. the potassium tends to move out of the cells. Seen in a condition called acidosis (low pH of blood).
Symptoms of Hyperkalemia
  • Limb weakness.
  • Abnormal heart rhythms which can be fatal if the level is very high. The ECG usually shows tall T waves.
Treatment for Hyperkalemia
  • In emergency conditions, calcium is given intravenously to protect the heart from high potassium.
  • Insulin and glucose is given intravenously. The insulin drives the potassium into the cell.
  • Cationic exchange resins such as polystyrene sulfonate (kayexalate) can be given orally or rectally.
  • Haemodialysis is used in renal failure patients.
The appropriate cause of hyperkalemia should be sought.

Hypokalemia
When the serum potassium level goes below 3.5 meq/L it is called hypokalemia.

Causes of Hypokalemia
  • Inadequate intake.
  • Excessive loss of potassium from the kidney can occur with diuretics, antibiotics harmful to the kidney such as amphotericin and gentamicin.
  • Gastrointestinal loss from vomiting, diarrhea.
  • Excess loss from skin as in burns.

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