May 29, 2009
Controlling High Potassium in Chronic Kidney Disease
Many chronic kidney disease patients I’ve worked with have questions about what’s important with potassium control. Not all people with CKD need to restrict potassium. In early stages of CKD, potassium usually is not a problem because the kidneys still remove enough to keep blood levels normal. In some cases, elevated potassium may return to normal with adjustments in medication, especially if a person is on potassium sparing diuretics. If medications are adjusted and levels continue above normal, a lower potassium diet is needed.
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