What Makes the Potassium Level Increase?
Cause | Disorders | Medications or Other Factors |
|---|---|---|
Decreased excretion in urine | Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Angiotensin receptor blockers Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | |
Release of potassium from cells | Burns, if severe Crush injuries Diabetes mellitus (especially diabetic ketoacidosis) Muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) | Beta-blockers Cancer chemotherapy Exercise if strenuous and prolonged |
Increased consumption | — | A diet containing potassium-rich foods (such as beans, dark leafy greens, potatoes, fish, and bananas) Intravenous treatments that contain potassium, such as total parenteral nutrition and blood transfusions Potassium supplements |