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==History==
==History==
A detailed history taking is very helpful in diagnosing the cause of [[hyperkalemia]].   
A detailed history taking is very helpful in diagnosing the cause of [[hyperkalemia]].   
* ''Dietary history'' (diets with low [[sodium]] and rich in [[potassium]])
* ''Dietary history'' (diets with low [[sodium]] and rich in [[potassium]],  
** Diets recommended for patients with [[cardiac disease]], [[hypertension]], and [[diabetes mellitus]]
** Potassium supplements in herbal supplements, salt substitutes
** Potassium supplements in herbal supplements, salt substitutes
** Fruits, dried fruits, juices, banana and vegetables
** Fruits, dried fruits, juices, banana and vegetables
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** [[Angiotensin receptor blockers]] (potassium-sparing diuretics, especially popular in the treatment of [[cirrhosis]] and [[congestive heart failure]])
** [[Angiotensin receptor blockers]] (potassium-sparing diuretics, especially popular in the treatment of [[cirrhosis]] and [[congestive heart failure]])
** [[Cyclosporine]] or [[tacrolimus]]
** [[Cyclosporine]] or [[tacrolimus]]
** Antibiotics, such as [[pentamidine]] or [[trimethoprim]]/[[sulfamethoxazole]]
** [[pentamidine]]


* ''Medical history''
* ''Medical history''
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** [[Diabetes mellitus]]
** [[Diabetes mellitus]]
** [[Sickle cell disease]] or trait
** [[Sickle cell disease]] or trait
** [[Urinary tract obstruction]] - Type IV [[renal tubular acidosis]], also called hyperkalemic renal tubular acidosis. It can be seen with  [[polycystic kidney disease]], [[amyloidosis]] and diabetes mellitus.
** [[Urinary tract obstruction]] -
** Type IV [[renal tubular acidosis]], also called hyperkalemic renal tubular acidosis. It can be seen with  [[polycystic kidney disease]], [[amyloidosis]] and diabetes mellitus.
** The combination of [[abdominal pain]], [[hypoglycemia]] and [[hyperpigmentation]], often in the context of a history of other [[Autoimmune diseases|autoimmune disorders]], may be signs of [[Addison's disease]], itself a medical emergency.
** The combination of [[abdominal pain]], [[hypoglycemia]] and [[hyperpigmentation]], often in the context of a history of other [[Autoimmune diseases|autoimmune disorders]], may be signs of [[Addison's disease]], itself a medical emergency.



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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Hyperkalemia often has no symptoms. Occasionally, people may have the following symptoms: irregular heartbeat, nausea, slow, weak, or absent pulse. Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a medical emergency due to the risk of potentially fatal arrhythmias. A detailed history taking is very helpful in diagnosing the cause of hyperkalemia.

History

A detailed history taking is very helpful in diagnosing the cause of hyperkalemia.

  • Dietary history (diets with low sodium and rich in potassium,
    • Potassium supplements in herbal supplements, salt substitutes
    • Fruits, dried fruits, juices, banana and vegetables

Symptoms

Hyperkalemia often has no symptoms and the problem may be detected during screening blood tests for another medical disorder, or it may only come to medical attention after complications have developed, such as cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Patients may present with the symptoms such as, irregular heartbeat, nausea, slow, weak, or absent pulse. Extreme degrees of hyperkalemia are considered a medical emergency due to the risk of potentially fatal arrhythmias. Symptoms are fairly nonspecific and may include:

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