Q: Last week, my oncologist's office called to inform me that, after a routine blood test, my potassium level was too high. The nurse said it wasn't a very high level, and I should attempt to control ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days. Since 2021, ...

While potassium is an essential nutrient, too much can be a bad thing for your health. High potassium levels can lead to a condition called hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia may be due to conditions like ...

Dear Doctor: I started taking potassium pills about five years ago. Then after a few months, I began to have anxiety attacks so severe that I could barely talk to people. Finally, I read warnings ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: Can you please address high potassium levels? My husband’s level went from 4.6 in 2008 to 5.6 in 2009. Other than food that is high in potassium, what could cause the level to jump?

Early symptoms of potassium deficiency include constipation, fatigue, and muscle cramps. You are at a greater risk of potassium deficiency if you have inflammatory bowel disease or are taking ...

Bananas are not the best source of potassium. Kidney beans, dried apricots, and orange juice all have higher concentrations of potassium than bananas.

Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to treat high potassium levels in adults. As with other drugs, Lokelma can cause side effects, such as fluid retention.

Taking blood pressure meds? Experts explain which foods and drinks can interfere—and how to avoid common mistakes.

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