High potassium

[Madhu]

My husband just got an email from the GI nurse that his bloodwork shows high potassium levels (didn't say how much). They need to re-check it and he is going in tomorrow for that. Any idea what it means? I did some research and all I see is Crohn's patients usually have low potassium levels. I'm baffled now.

:eek2:

 

[DEmberton]

A lot of these things are interrelated, so it probably means he's deficient in something else.

 

[InstantCoffee]

A lot of these things are interrelated, so it probably means he's deficient in something else.

True, potassium is the antagonist to sodium.

 

[Madhu]

He is also currently very low on BP. Its always around 85/55 but doesn't feel dizzy or tired. As you say, sodium could be playing a part in it. Going in to the hospital today for a second potassium test. Wll update. Thanks you guys

 

[DEmberton]

Well too much salt (i.e. sodium) in your diet is linked to high blood pressure..

But don't listen to us. See what the doctors say.