High Potassium

2024-02-04 09:35:55
Hello Doctor I have got my health report and potassium is 5.9 mmol/ L. How do I reduce it, I have consumed a lot of ors and coconut water for the the past two weeks
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Don't worry, the level is not dangerously high. It could be due to many reasons in general, but since u mentioned ORS and coconut water intake, these are known to increase potassium levels
Next Steps
Stop ORS and coconut water for the time being and recheck levels after 2-3 weeks
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Connect and discuss details for information. If it remains high after the above measures, do reach out to me or any nearest medical facility

Answered2024-02-05 11:25:23

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diet high in potassium, Eating too much food that is high in potassium can also cause hyperkalemia, other causes are kidney disorders , medications ,and also pseudohyperkalemia due to spurious results is most common. You can stop taking ors and coconut water for the time being.

Answered2024-02-04 13:36:17

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Connect please

Answered2024-02-04 11:24:24

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Give us more details ..we can consult & then can suggest anything

Answered2024-02-04 11:24:06

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2024-02-04 11:06:03

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Do not worry .. gradually it will go down. Take more plain water .around 3 liters atleast per day Do not take coconut water , or ors Consult for more information

Answered2024-02-04 17:07:18

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2024-02-04 14:34:34

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Coconut water and fruits like bananas can cause high potassium.
Next Steps
Stop fruits and coconut water
Health Tips
Stop fruits and recheck after 3 weeks

Answered2024-02-04 13:42:22

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

Answered2024-02-04 13:21:04

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as  above as Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history. Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor. Please follow good life style as • take plenty of fluid and • take less spicy and fatty foods and • take home made food only and do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation  and please keep positive  attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.

Answered2024-02-04 12:33:10

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Stop taking them

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Stop taking them

Answered2024-02-04 11:45:07

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2024-02-04 11:06:38

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