Causes Of Hypokalemia And Hyperkalemia

• Excessive alcohol use .
• Chronic kidney disease.
• Diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Diarrhea.
• Diuretics (water retention relievers).
• Excessive laxative use.
• Excessive sweating.
• Folic acid deficiency.

Advanced kidney disease is a common cause of hyperkalemia. Other causes of high potassium include:

• Dehydration.
• Some medicines prevent the kidneys from losing enough potassium.
• A diet high in potassium.
• Uncontrolled diabetes.
• Burns or injuries that cause severe bleeding.
• Some rare diseases.