I s having to much potassium in yur urine a bad sign something is going wrong?

Question

i went to the doctor and my urine test came back with 30mg of potassium in it doctor said that was not good could someone tell me what causes that and is it dangerous?

Answer 1

Potassium levels in urine are a key indicator for kidney function.

Normal results for a 24 hr urine test are 25-100 mmol/L

Kidney function can be damaged by different medications, and can also be a side effect of diabetes and other medical conditions.

What Abnormal Results Mean    

Higher than normal urine potassium levels may be due to:

    * Acute tubular necrosis

    * Cushing syndrome (rare)

    * Diabetic acidosis and other forms of metabolic acidosis

    * Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia)

    * Low magnesium levels

    * Hyperaldosteronism (very rare)

    * Vomiting

Low urine potassium levels may be due to the use of glucocorticoids or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories.

Too much or too little potassium in the diet may also affect test results.