Potassium near me in Visakhapatnam
Understanding Potassium in Visakhapatnam
What is Potassium in Visakhapatnam?
A Potassium test is used to measure the amount of potassium, an important electrolyte, in your body. This test is performed to evaluate your overall health. It can also be used as a follow-up test for ongoing health conditions like high blood pressure, kidney disease, heart problems, etc. This test is done as part of a routine health checkup.
What does Potassium measure?
A Potassium test measures the levels of potassium in your body. Potassium is one of the key electrolytes that helps in the functioning of the kidneys, heart, nerves, and muscles. It also balances the effect of sodium and helps keep your blood pressure normal. The body absorbs the required amount of potassium from the dietary sources and eliminates the remaining quantity through urine. Potassium level is normally maintained by the hormone aldosterone. Aldosterone acts on the nephrons present in the kidneys and activates the sodium-potassium pump that helps the body reabsorb sodium and excrete potassium. This aids in maintaining a normal and steady potassium level in the blood.
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