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Had Valve Replacements. Had Too Much Potassium Intake. Low Platelets, Kidney Failure. What To Do?

When I had two valves replaced this year, because of not being monitored properly was given too much potassium causing problems. Had a blood test yesterday, heart Dr. said red platelets too low and I am to see GP tom. My kidneys failed while in hospital due to potassium overdose, could this new condition be caused from that error. Thx, C.J.
posted on Mon, 6 Aug 2012
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Hi
Thanks for the query.
Potassium overdose is unlikely to cause kidney failure.
We need to analyse your medical history and medication history along with a thorough physical exam to ascertain the cause of kidney failure.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
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Had Valve Replacements. Had Too Much Potassium Intake. Low Platelets, Kidney Failure. What To Do?

Hi Thanks for the query. Potassium overdose is unlikely to cause kidney failure. We need to analyse your medical history and medication history along with a thorough physical exam to ascertain the cause of kidney failure. Hope this helps Good luck.