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Can Potassium Cause Ankle Swelling With Spasms And Leg Cramps?
i been notice swelling of my ankles i been on over the counter potassium taking 3 tabs daily 550 mcg daily was not on potassium,my heat had a bad spasm,with also leg cramps my dr put on a blood pressure diovan/htz 80.12.5 for 6 years now,am i taking too much potassium?
Tue, 7 Apr 2015
Dear patient
Potassium excess In blood leads to all symptoms you described. Potassium is an electrolyte and leads to fluid retention which is seen as ankle oedema. It also alters membrane function and leads to muscle irritability and muscle spasm and cramping pain. Excess of potassium is bad for the heart and has life threatening side effects. I would advise to stop potassium stat and check for your serum electrolyte level. If it's raised you need to take urgent visit to expert physician. All the best.
Potassium excess In blood leads to all symptoms you described. Potassium is an electrolyte and leads to fluid retention which is seen as ankle oedema. It also alters membrane function and leads to muscle irritability and muscle spasm and cramping pain. Excess of potassium is bad for the heart and has life threatening side effects. I would advise to stop potassium stat and check for your serum electrolyte level. If it's raised you need to take urgent visit to expert physician. All the best.
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