⚠️ HIGH POTASSIUM: WHY CAN IT BE DANGEROUS?
Did you know that high potassium levels can affect your heart—even when you feel completely fine?
Potassium is essential for normal muscle function, nerve signals and heart rhythm. However, when its level becomes too high, it can cause serious complications.
🩺 Who is at higher risk?
🔸 People with chronic kidney disease
🔸 People taking certain medicines, including ACE inhibitors, ARBs and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists
🔸 People with certain heart conditions or other illnesses affecting potassium balance
🚨 Possible warning signs include:
• Muscle weakness
• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Abnormal heart rhythms
High potassium can also occur without symptoms. A blood test is essential to identify it.
💚 How can you stay safe?
✅ Get potassium levels checked as advised.
✅ Review your medicines with your doctor.
✅ Follow an individualised diet plan if you have kidney disease.
✅ Never stop prescribed medicines without medical advice.
Remember: Severe hyperkalaemia can be life-threatening and requires urgent medical assessment. Do not wait for symptoms if your blood test shows a dangerously high potassium level.
👨⚕️ Dr. Sachin S. Gupta
Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician
HOPE Kidney Care, Thane
📞 8828888077 | 022-35119484
#HighPotassium #Hyperkalaemia #KidneyHealth #ChronicKidneyDisease #Nephrology #ElectrolyteDisorders #HeartHealth #KidneyAwareness #PatientEducation #HOPEKidneyCare
Did you know that high potassium levels can affect your heart—even when you feel completely fine?
Potassium is essential for normal muscle function, nerve signals and heart rhythm. However, when its level becomes too high, it can cause serious complications.
🩺 Who is at higher risk?
🔸 People with chronic kidney disease
🔸 People taking certain medicines, including ACE inhibitors, ARBs and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists
🔸 People with certain heart conditions or other illnesses affecting potassium balance
🚨 Possible warning signs include:
• Muscle weakness
• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Abnormal heart rhythms
High potassium can also occur without symptoms. A blood test is essential to identify it.
💚 How can you stay safe?
✅ Get potassium levels checked as advised.
✅ Review your medicines with your doctor.
✅ Follow an individualised diet plan if you have kidney disease.
✅ Never stop prescribed medicines without medical advice.
Remember: Severe hyperkalaemia can be life-threatening and requires urgent medical assessment. Do not wait for symptoms if your blood test shows a dangerously high potassium level.
👨⚕️ Dr. Sachin S. Gupta
Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician
HOPE Kidney Care, Thane
📞 8828888077 | 022-35119484
#HighPotassium #Hyperkalaemia #KidneyHealth #ChronicKidneyDisease #Nephrology #ElectrolyteDisorders #HeartHealth #KidneyAwareness #PatientEducation #HOPEKidneyCare
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