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A member asked:

My potassium level is 3.3 having flu like symptoms, just not feeling well. is this typical of low potassium.

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Mildly low: Potassium does not cause flu-like symptoms. If the flu is causing vomiting or diarrhea that can cause low potassium.

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Answered 10/9/2013

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