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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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Do electrolytes raise blood sugar?
No, they do not raise blood sugar until they contain sugar.
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Are sodium and potassium electrolytes?
Yes, they are electolytes
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Can a period cause an electrolyte imbalance?
Yes, however, it is rare
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What is hyponatremia?
It occurs when the concentration of sodium in the blood is very low.
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ELECTROLYTES - SERUM
Electrolyte Panel, Serum Electrolytes, Cl/K/NA
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