hyperkalemia
/ˌhaɪpərkəˈlimiə/
noun
- A medical condition in which there is too much potassium in the blood.
- Eating too many potassium-rich foods can sometimes lead to hyperkalemia in people with kidney problems.
- Symptoms of hyperkalemia include muscle weakness, fatigue, and an irregular heartbeat.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with hyperkalemia after the blood test showed high potassium levels.
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