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Hyperkalemia (High Blood Potassium) – Symptoms & Signs

GI Symptoms

Smooth muscles play a key role in lining the GI tract. They can be important for propelling foods from the esophagus through your colon. When the levels of potassium are high, these parts might become too weak to perform the basic tasks. As a result, you might experience many digestive issues, such as abdominal gas, vomiting, nausea, as well as diarrhea. These symptoms will not disappear until you have proper treatments to reduce the potassium levels in the blood. [8]