11. Vegetables
Vegetables are an important part of getting a healthy diet. They contain the necessary nutrients for your body to function well. However, too many of these nutrients can be harmful. There are a few fruits and vegetables such as sweet potatoes, beet green, yam and brown mushrooms which have high amounts of potassium.
The kidneys are capable of managing your normal potassium levels. However, they are not to do that with extreme levels of potassium. The amount of potassium in the blood is normally low when compared to that within the various cells in the body.
When a high amount of potassium builds up in your body, they lead to a high concentration level in the blood. The high levels of potassium in your body can cause cell damage, and metabolic and kidney problems. In some cases, it can result in irregular heartbeats and even the heart can stop working.
The symptoms of high levels of potassium are not easy to be seen. When they happen, unfortunately, it will mean that the potassium is already at a significantly high level. Some of the symptoms include muscular weakness that may lead to paralysis. The amount of potassium can only be determined when you go for a medical check-up with your doctor. However, it may go unnoticed if you don’t go for a regular medical check-up.
For those who already have a kidney problem, this is a routine test. It is checked if you have a medical condition that may result in raised potassium. If you are taking specific drugs that can raise the level of potassium, you may be tested for it.
If you have bad kidneys, avoid excessive amounts of bananas, raisins, prunes, collard greens, cantaloupe, tomatoes, potatoes, beet green, yam and brown mushrooms. These foods may worsen your condition.