What causes potassium levels to be high?

The leading causes of hyperkalemia are chronic kidney disease, uncontrolled diabetes, dehydration, an injury causing severe bleeding, consuming excessive dietary potassium, and some medications.

What happen if potassium is high?

Hyperkalemia occurs when potassium levels in your blood get too high. Potassium is an essential nutrient found in foods. This nutrient helps your nerves and muscles function. But too much potassium in your blood can damage your heart and cause a heart attack.

How can I lower my potassium level quickly?

Taking water pills or potassium binders, as directed by your healthcare provider. Some people may also need medicine to help remove extra potassium from the body and keep it from coming back. This may include: Water pills (diuretics) help rid your body of extra potassium.

What should I eat if my potassium is too high?

Dietary changes

  • root vegetables, such as beets and beet greens, taro, parsnips, and potatoes, yams, and sweet potatoes (unless they’re boiled)
  • bananas and plantains.
  • spinach.
  • avocado.
  • prunes and prune juice.
  • raisins.
  • dates.
  • sun-dried or pureed tomatoes, or tomato paste.

How can I lower my potassium naturally?

Treatment options for chronic hyperkalemia may include stopping or adjusting medications, avoiding NSAIDs, and reducing the consumption of foods rich in potassium. Additionally, people may benefit from avoiding certain salt substitutes, herbal remedies, or supplements and taking diuretics and potassium binders.

What gets rid of high potassium?

Medications. Diuretics and potassium binders are two common types of medication that can treat hyperkalemia. Diuretics increase the flow of water, sodium, and other electrolytes like potassium out of the body. They’re a common part of treatment for both acute and chronic hyperkalemia.

Does drinking water help lower potassium?

Lower potassium choices: Tea, herbal tea, squash or cordial, water, fizzy drinks. Spirits are lower in potassium than other alcoholic drinks. High potassium foods to limit: Limit milk to ½ pint per day (300ml).