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Question
18 Mar 2007
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High potassium and CO2 (bicarbonate) lev
Recent blood test revealed following levels:
sodium - 137mmol/L (135 -150)
potassium - 5.3mmol/L (3.5-5.1) HIGH
chloride - 101mmol/L (98-107)
ToT. CO2 (bicarbonate) 33 (21-29) HIGH
URIC ACID 0.45mmol/L (.26-.45)
Please advise whether above two levels are cause for concern?
thank you
Malcolm
sodium - 137mmol/L (135 -150)
potassium - 5.3mmol/L (3.5-5.1) HIGH
chloride - 101mmol/L (98-107)
ToT. CO2 (bicarbonate) 33 (21-29) HIGH
URIC ACID 0.45mmol/L (.26-.45)
Please advise whether above two levels are cause for concern?
thank you
Malcolm
CyberDoc
Dear Malcolm
High potassium can cause heart arrythmias and the high bicarb/high potassium can also be seen in patients after injury, with infections or with kidney problems. It needs to be monitored and managed.
High potassium can cause heart arrythmias and the high bicarb/high potassium can also be seen in patients after injury, with infections or with kidney problems. It needs to be monitored and managed.
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