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    What to Know About High Potassium

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    Causes of High Potassium

    A normal potassium range helps keep your heart and muscles working their best. If your numbers are too high, it’s important to learn what’s causing it.

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    Know Your Number

    Potassium helps your body run, but sometimes you can have too much. Find out what causes chronic high potassium.

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    How It’s Detected

    Too much potassium can cause health problems. The doctor will check your symptoms and give you a blood test to diagnose it.

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    Foods to Limit or Avoid

    Your body needs potassium to run like it should. Find out what foods can help boost your levels.

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    How to Follow a Low-Potassium Diet

    If your potassium is high, you'll need to adjust your diet. Get tips on what to eat and what to avoid.

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    Possible Complications

    High potassium levels can lead to irregular heartbeat and kidney damage, among other problems. Learn what can go wrong and ho to prevent it.

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