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2 weeks ago had 2.4 potassium- poor diet, had i.v.- follow up metab. panel tests ok, eating well 3 to 4, 000 mg. daily. will this fix it? when to retest?
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Not sure.: A low potassium level does not need correction as much as it does explanation. Kidneys are smart and will balance potassium which generally exists in excess in your diet. Unless there is something else driving the process such as a medication or a physiologic abnormality.
Answered 11/5/2013
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