Why is the consumption of too much potassium dangerous?

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Too much potassium in your blood can damage your heart, make you feel palpitations and even cause a heart attack.

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What's the treatment for a low potassium level?

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Hi Sir/Mam, My father has diabetes. One week ago, his blood sugar was 400?mg/dL with positive ketones, and he also has TB. We hospitalized him, and after 2 days, his retest results showed: Ketones: Negative Blood sugar: 88?mg/dL (continuously monitored) TB: Under control General health: Okay but weak Diet: Not eating properly Recently, his local doctor did an electrolyte test and found potassium at 2.6?mEq/L (normal is 4.0). The doctors have suggested intravenous potassium infusion over 24 hours.

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My blood report shows a potassium level of 6.2. Could you please advise which foods I should avoid and what foods can help reduce potassium levels in the blood?

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