Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia: Introduction
Hyperkalemia: Abnormally high levels of potassium in the blood.
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Causes of Hyperkalemia:
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causes of Hyperkalemia.
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Hyperkalemia
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- Hyperkalemia
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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Misdiagnosis and Hyperkalemia
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Diagnostic tests for Hyperkalemia:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Hyperkalemia. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Blood pressure ( postural lowering of blood pressure with Addison's disease)
- Examine for signs of Addison's disease such as dehydration; dull grey-brown pigmentation in the mouth (around the molars), hands and in new scars; loss of body hair
- Blood tests
- Ensure tourniquet used to collect blood is not excessively tight as this can cause elevated potassium
- Full blood count ( elevated white cells and platelets may cause elevated potassium)
- Electrolytes ( may need to be repeated as destruction of red blood cells in the blood collection test tube may cause elevated potassium)
- more tests...»
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diagnostic tests for Hyperkalemia
Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Hyperkalemia.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- Symptoms of elevated potassium? - may be without symptoms. Muscle weakness may be the only symptom.
- Complications of elevated potassium? - e.g. low blood pressure, reduced pulse rate, abnormal rhythms of the heart, cardiac arrest, sudden death.
- Recent vigorous exercise? - may cause elevated potassium.
- Recent severe burns? - may cause elevated potassium.
- Recent severe trauma, especially muscular crush injuries? - may cause elevated potassium.
- more questions...»
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Hyperkalemia) may include:
- Symptoms of Addison's disease? - symptoms are often vague but may include e.g. weight loss, loss of appetite, tiredness, weakness, fever, depression, lack of menstrual periods, impotence, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, fainting, abdominal pain, constipation, muscle aches.
- Symptoms of acute renal failure? - The early stages of renal failure are often completely without symptoms. Later symptoms may include tiredness, loss of appetite, insomnia, frequency of urination, itch, nausea, vomiting, restless legs.
- Symptoms of diabetic acidosis? - include symptoms of uncontrolled type 1 Diabetes mellitus (frequency of urination, excessive thirst, weight loss, tiredness, fatigue) and symptoms of acidosis (lack of strength, rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting and sometimes abdominal pain).
- more symptoms...»
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Causes of Hyperkalemia listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Hyperkalemia as a symptom include:
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causes of Hyperkalemia
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medications or substances causing Hyperkalemia:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Hyperkalemia as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Hyperkalemia
Drug interactions causing Hyperkalemia:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Hyperkalemia as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- ACE inhibitor and ACE Inhibitor interaction
- ACE inhibitor and Potassium-sparing diuretic interaction
- ACE inhibitor and Potassium Supplement interaction
- Amiloride and ACE Inhibitor interaction
- Apo-Amilzide and ACE Inhibitor interaction
- Midamor and ACE Inhibitor interaction
- more interactions...»
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drug interactions causing Hyperkalemia
Definitions of Hyperkalemia:
Hyperkalemia: A greater than normal concentration of potassium ions in the circulating blood. SYN: hyperkaliemia, hyperpotassemia. [hyper- + G. kalium, potash, + G. haima, blood]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Abnormally high potassium concentration in the blood, most often due to defective renal excretion. It is characterized clinically by electrocardiographic abnormalities (elevated T waves and depressed P waves, and eventually by atrial asystole). In severe cases, weakness and flaccid paralysis may occur. (Dorland, 27th ed)
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Higher than normal levels of potassium in the circulating blood; associated with kidney failure or sometimes with the use of diuretic drugs
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Abnormally high potassium concentration in the blood, most often due to defective renal excretion; characterized clinically by electrocardiographic abnormalities; in severe cases, weakness and flaccid paralysis may occur.
- (Source - CRISP)
Organs affected by Hyperkalemia:
The list of organs typically affected by Hyperkalemia may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Hyperkalemia
The list below shows some of the causes of Hyperkalemia mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Hyperkalemia
How Common are these Causes of Hyperkalemia?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Hyperkalemia.
Of the 104
causes of Hyperkalemia that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 1
causes are "very common" diseases
- 1
causes are "common" diseases
- 1
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 102
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Hyperkalemia
Conditions listing symptoms: Hyperkalemia:
The following list of conditions
have 'Hyperkalemia' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
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18-Hydroxylase deficiency
... hyperkalemiaA
Acid-Base Imbalance
... hyperkalemiaACTH Deficiency
... high blood potassiumAddison's Disease
... high blood potassium, hyperkalemiaAddisonian crisis
... hyperkalemiaAdrenal Cortex Diseases
... high blood potassiumAdrenal gland hypofunction
... high blood potassiumAdrenal hyperplasia, congenital type 3
... high blood potassiumAmelo-cerebro-hypohidrotic syndrome
... high blood potassiumC
Chemical poisoning - Acetylsalicylic Acid
... hyperkalemiaChemical poisoning - Ammonium Bifluoride
... hyperkalemiaChemical poisoning - Pyrimidifen
... hyperkalemiaChemical poisoning - Tungsten
... hyperkalemiaCongenital adrenal hyperplasia - sodium-wasting form
... high blood potassiumCyclosporine toxicity
... hyperkalemiaF
Foxglove poisoning
... hyperkalemiaH
Hyperkalemic Renal Tubular Acidosis
... hyperkalemiaHypoadrenalism
... high blood potassiumHypoadrenocorticism - hypoparathyroidism - moniliasis
... high blood potassiumHyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism
... hyperkalemiaK
Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome
... high blood potassiumL
Lipoid congenital adrenal hyperplasia
... high blood potassiumO
Oleander poisoning
... hyperkalemiaP
Plant poisoning - Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
... hyperkalemiaPlant poisoning - Oleander (Nerium oleander)
... hyperkalemiaPseudohypoaldosteronism
... high blood potassiumPseudohypoaldosteronism type 1
... high blood potassiumPseudohypoaldosteronism type 1, autosomal dominant
... high blood potassiumPseudohypoaldosteronism type 1, autosomal recessive
... high blood potassiumPseudohypoaldosteronism type II
... high blood potassiumR
Renal tubular acidosis, distal, type 4
... high blood potassiumT
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, acquired
... high blood potassiumThrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, congenital
... high blood potassiumW
White Chameleon poisoning
... hyperkalemia
Conditions listing complications: Hyperkalemia:
The following list of conditions
have 'Hyperkalemia' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
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Hyperkalemic Renal Tubular Acidosis
... hyperkalemiaS
Sea snake poisoning
... hyperkalemia
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Causes of Hyperkalemia Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Hyperkalemia based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Hyperkalemia?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Hyperkalemia, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
What are the alternative names for Hyperkalemia:
Potassium levels raised (plasma or serum), Hyperkalaemia
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Hyperkalemia:
Subtypes of Hyperkalemia:
Severe hyperkalemia
Symptoms related to Hyperkalemia:
Acidosis (69 causes), Adrenal cortex insufficiency, Amiloride, Arsenic trioxide, Arsenicals, Autoimmune adrenalitis, Blood transfusion and complications, Burns, Captopril, Cilazapril, Crush syndrome
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