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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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Mildly low: Potassium does not cause flu-like symptoms. If the flu is causing vomiting or diarrhea that can cause low potassium.
Answered 10/9/2013
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