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Q: Why addison cause hyperkalemia?
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Does Addison's disease cause Hyperkalemia?

Hyperkalemia can also be caused by a disease of the adrenal gland called Addison's disease.


Can amlodipine cause hyperkalemia?

yes


Does anorexia cause hypokalemia or hyperkalemia?

Hypokalamia.


What effect does hyperkalemia have on cardiac muscle?

it cause cardic arrest


Is mannitol recommended for pt with hyperkalemia?

no it can cause hyperkalemia par se by shifting intracellular k to outside because of osmotic drag effect


What is the effect on the heart function in the case of hypokalemia and hyperkalemia?

Hypokalemia and hyperkalmia both can have effects on the heart function. Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia can cause cardiac arriythmias.


Hyperkalemia or hypokalemia which is more serious?

hyperkalemia as it may cause heart arrythmias and sudden death, where hypokalemia generally just causes malaise, muscle weakness and tetany. hyperkalemia as it may cause heart arrythmias and sudden death, where hypokalemia generally just causes malaise, muscle weakness and tetany.


How can the addison's disease be prevented?

Since addison's disease has no direct cause, it cannot be prevented.


Does hypercalcemia and hyperkalemia have anything to do with complete heart block?

hyperkalemia worsen hyperkalemia


What are the most common symptoms of hyperkalemia?

Hyperkalemia is an unusually elevated level of potassium in the blood. Mild and moderate hyperkalemia can cause the electrical activity in the heart muscles, whilst the severe form can stop the heart beating. The most common symptoms of mild hyperkalemia are nausea, fatigue, muscle weakness, tingling sensations. More serious symptoms include slow heartbeat, weak pulse and cardiac stoppage.


Is hyperkalemia a nursing diagnosis or a medical diagnosis?

Hyperkalemia is a medical diagnosis.


Mild hyperkalemia icd-9 code?

mild hyperkalemia icd-9 code