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What Causes Elevated Potassium Levels With Reduced Kidney Function?

I had blood work done and was told my potassium levels were high. 5.7....I am worried about this and the kidney function he said was off. Can you help mrI had blood work done and was told that my potassium levels were high which was 5.7 I m worried about this and the kidney function he said was off can you help me
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hello dear the reason why your potassium level was high is due to your kidney is failing gradually so it is retaining potassium in your body normally when it is in excessive it gets filtered through the kidney I hope this explains your question
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What Causes Elevated Potassium Levels With Reduced Kidney Function?

Hello dear the reason why your potassium level was high is due to your kidney is failing gradually so it is retaining potassium in your body normally when it is in excessive it gets filtered through the kidney I hope this explains your question