Shortness of Breath
The accumulation of too much potassium in the blood would increase pressure in the blood vessels. As a result, people with hyperkalemia tend to experience shortness of breath. If left untreated for an extended period, it might damage your heart’s muscular tissue and trigger unusual chest pain. Your doctor would prescribe some drugs to help stabilize the levels of blood potassium in a short time, thus preventing further damages to the cardiovascular system. These include loop diuretics, beta-adrenergic agents, insulin, or calcium salts. [3]
