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Potassium is high

2015-10-15 09:17:58
Potassium is little high I.e 5.6 is it a issue to worry and measures to be taken can anyone help out asap !
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Dear Madam, the cause of high potassium has to be evaluated. Till then avoid foods high in potassium like fruits, juices, dry fruits. Please see a physician/nephrologist for the needful. Thank you.

Answered2015-10-15 15:32:15

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