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Could High Level Of Potassium Be An Indicator Of Kidney Disease?

I have elevated potassium in my blood. Other than that all levels are normal. My doctor suggested I cut down on potassium rich foods. I don t see that I am eating in excess any food foods high in potassium. The only drug that seems to affect potassium levels that I take is Aleve. Could this higher level of potassium be an indicator of kidney disease?
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hello...Hyperkalemia -- high potassium in your blood -- may occur if your kidneys do not work properly

Kidney disease is the most common cause of hyperkalemia.


Excess potassium in the diet can also contribute to increased levels in your blood, especially if there is an issue with kidney function. Salt substitutes typically contain high amounts of potassium. Foods such as melons, orange juice, and bananas are rich in potassium too.

Over and above drug which u taking belongs to NSAIDS group which also may contribute to it...

For better evalutio kindly get done renal function tests and cardiac check up with regular monitoing om pottasium level
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Could High Level Of Potassium Be An Indicator Of Kidney Disease?

Hello...Hyperkalemia -- high potassium in your blood -- may occur if your kidneys do not work properly Kidney disease is the most common cause of hyperkalemia. Excess potassium in the diet can also contribute to increased levels in your blood, especially if there is an issue with kidney function. Salt substitutes typically contain high amounts of potassium. Foods such as melons, orange juice, and bananas are rich in potassium too. Over and above drug which u taking belongs to NSAIDS group which also may contribute to it... For better evalutio kindly get done renal function tests and cardiac check up with regular monitoing om pottasium level