👉 Hyperkaliemia, also known as hypokalemia, is a condition in which the concentration of potassium (K+) in the blood is too high. It occurs when the body needs more potassium than it can absorb from its diet or through urine. In people with hyperkaliemia, the kidneys may be unable to remove excess potassium from the blood due to an overactive action of the sympathetic nervous system. This can lead to symptoms such as muscle weakness and cramps, confusion, and
