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What does excess of potassium do to your body?
What does excess of potassium do to your body?
What does excess of potassium do to your body?
Potassium affects the way your heart's muscles work. When you have too much potassium, your heart may beat irregularly, which in the worst cases can cause heart attack.
Last updated on 05 Jul 2023
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Are sodium and potassium electrolytes?
Yes, they are electolytes
Last updated on 05 Jul 2023
What is the effect of a high sodium level in the blood?
High sodium levels can lead to coma hence, one should report it to a doctor as soon as possible.
Last updated on 05 Jul 2023
How do I compensate for low sodium in blood?
Intravenous fluids and medications which can help in compensating sodium in the blood.
Last updated on 05 Jul 2023
What does excess of potassium do to your body?
Potassium affects the way your heart's muscles work. When you have too much potassium, your heart may beat irregularly, which in the worst cases can cause heart attack.
Last updated on 05 Jul 2023
Do electrolytes raise blood sugar?
No, they do not raise blood sugar until they contain sugar.
Last updated on 05 Jul 2023
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