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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 09 Dec 2024
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Are sodium and potassium electrolytes?
Yes, they are electolytes
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How do I compensate for low sodium in blood?
Intravenous fluids and medications which can help in compensating sodium in the blood.
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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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