Q How to reduce high potassium in blood serum?
Need to reduce extra potassium may indicate the condition Hyperkalemia. This is suggestive of improper functioning of kidneys. The need to maintain potassium is also to ensure cardiac health. Certain medications can cause the deposition of potassium in body. Kindly avoid food like Sweet potatoes, Potatoes, Greens, Spinach, Mushrooms, Lima beans, Peas, Bananas ,Tomatoes, tomato juice and tomato sauce, Oranges and orange juice. Also avoid Cantaloupe and honeydew melon, Prunes and prune juice, Apricots and apricot juice, Raisins and dates, Fat-free or low-fat milk, Fat-free yogurt, Halibut,Tuna, Molasses from food. Keep follow ups with your doctor. Do not stop or start taking medicines without first talking to your health care provider. Follow your prescribed schedule as closely as possible. Always tell your health care provider about any other medicines, vitamins, or supplements you are taking. Take care.