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Is Potassium Of 6.3,ALT-47 And AST-53 Too High?
Question: Hi I just got my lab results and my Potassium is 6.3, ALT-47 and AST-53-Is that too high?
Brief Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM
Detailed Answer:
Thes are still considered to b e normal AST and ALT levels so you dont have to worry about it. Just repeat liver markers in 2-3 months and if there will be further elevation of it, then you should do liver ultrasound.
But this is definitely high potassium and further tests should be done. first, you need to rule out kidney disorders so check your creatinin levels and do kidney ultrasound and urine analysis. Other possible causes of high potassium are some hormonal diseases, metahbolic diseases,certain medicines or potassium rich diet.
So you should avoid high potassium food such as bannanas, potato, mushrooms,fish and white beans. If dietary changes dont help then more detailed work up is necessary. Wish you good health. Regards
Hi and welcome to HCM
Detailed Answer:
Thes are still considered to b e normal AST and ALT levels so you dont have to worry about it. Just repeat liver markers in 2-3 months and if there will be further elevation of it, then you should do liver ultrasound.
But this is definitely high potassium and further tests should be done. first, you need to rule out kidney disorders so check your creatinin levels and do kidney ultrasound and urine analysis. Other possible causes of high potassium are some hormonal diseases, metahbolic diseases,certain medicines or potassium rich diet.
So you should avoid high potassium food such as bannanas, potato, mushrooms,fish and white beans. If dietary changes dont help then more detailed work up is necessary. Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you and I just checked my creatinin levels and this was the result:
0.80 mg/dL So this is normal according to my lab test. So do you still think it could be hormonal diseases, metabolic diseases? I have been eating a lot of mushrooms and artichokes lately -could this be the cause.
0.80 mg/dL So this is normal according to my lab test. So do you still think it could be hormonal diseases, metabolic diseases? I have been eating a lot of mushrooms and artichokes lately -could this be the cause.
Brief Answer:
hi
Detailed Answer:
yes, it could be the cause. high potassium can cause some symptoms such as heart palpitations, nasea, vomiting or fatigue and muscle cramping. if you dont have these signs then this is probably caused by diet. all you need is to check your pottasium levels in 1-2weeks. till that avoid high potassium food, drink plenty of fluids to promote urination and watch for any new sign
hi
Detailed Answer:
yes, it could be the cause. high potassium can cause some symptoms such as heart palpitations, nasea, vomiting or fatigue and muscle cramping. if you dont have these signs then this is probably caused by diet. all you need is to check your pottasium levels in 1-2weeks. till that avoid high potassium food, drink plenty of fluids to promote urination and watch for any new sign
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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