What does a potassium overdose do to your body?

Hyperkalemia (high blood potassium) is a potentially fatal condition that can cause muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, and paralysis. It can disrupt your body's electrical signals and lead to heart failure.

When you have too much potassium in your blood, your body can't get rid of it fast enough. This can happen for several reasons, including kidney disease, certain medications, and eating a diet high in potassium.

Symptoms of hyperkalemia include:

* Muscle weakness

* Fatigue

* Nausea and vomiting

* Diarrhea

* Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

* Irregular heartbeat

* Paralysis

* Death

Hyperkalemia is a medical emergency. If you think you may have it, seek immediate medical attention.

Treatment for hyperkalemia includes:

* Medications to lower potassium levels

* Dialysis to remove excess potassium from the blood

* Changing medications that may be causing the condition

* Restricting potassium intake