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My mom had a blood work done last week and her potassium count was 5.4 mmol/l. what does this mean and what can she do to bring the level down?
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See below: High potassium could be from many causes, related to diabetes, medications, decreased kidney function and needs to be worked up by a nephrologist.
Answered 11/9/2013
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