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I've have muscle twitching and light muscle cramping as if under the muscle. blood test results pointed at high potassium, can it be something else?

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Dr. Robin Rosenberg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: Isolated high potassium needs to be rechecked and if still high needs a nephrology consult.

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 7/12/2020

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A member asked:

I've have muscle twitching and light muscle cramping as if under the muscle. blood test results pointed at high potassium, can it be something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robin Rosenberg answered

Dr Wang agreed

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