• Female
• 35 Years
• 07/07/2023

Question

Why is high potassium harmful?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 15+ Yrs

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

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a SGPT Test / ALT Test Test or Take a Iron Studies Test Test

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