Hyperkalemia is the technical term for too much potassium in the body. The condition can cause nausea, weakness, and paralysis, as well as an irregular heartbeat, which can be a medical emergency. To understand what causes hyperkalemia, it is important to know a little about how the body regulates potassium levels.

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