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8. Treatments for Hyperkalemia

There are several options for treating high potassium, including hemodialysis, calcium gluconate, diuretics, and resin. If hyperkalemia is a result of kidney failure, hemodialysis is the best option. The treatment essentially does the job of the kidneys, filtering and removing waste and excess potassium from the blood.

Calcium gluconate reduces heart damage caused by high potassium levels. Diuretics increase urine production, enabling the release of excess potassium. A resin is a medication that links with potassium molecules and transports them out of the body through bowel movements.

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