Hyperkalemia
The point of reference is usually the internist or the nephrologist, since hyperkalemia is an elevated level of potassium in the blood. Potassium is a mineral essential for the functioning of the heart and muscles, and its excess can alter the heart rhythm.
Frequent symptoms: It frequently produces no obvious discomfort; when symptoms appear, they may include muscle weakness, fatigue, tingling, or palpitations.
Common causes: It is usually related to kidney problems, certain medications, or metabolic imbalances.
Which specialist treats it? In addition to the internist and the nephrologist, the endocrinologist and the rheumatologist may be involved depending on the underlying cause. Because it is often detected in lab studies, its interpretation and follow-up fall to a health professional.
Data on 47 doctors who treat hyperkalemia
Specialties that treat hyperkalemia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hyperkalemia
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Aristóteles Quintero Díaz
Dr. Francisco Manuel González Hernández
Dra. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dr. Diego Armando Luna Lerma
Dr. Jaqueline Ramírez Ramos
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Lauro Quintanilla González
Dr. Leopoldo Vásquez Cardona
Frequently asked questions
What is hyperkalemia?
The point of reference is usually the internist or the nephrologist, since hyperkalemia is an elevated level of potassium in the blood. Potassium is a mineral essential for the functioning of the heart and muscles, and its excess can alter the heart rhythm.
Which doctor treats hyperkalemia?
Hyperkalemia is usually treated by specialists in internist, nephrologist, rheumatologist, endocrinologist.