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Can the body rebound after low potassium? no kidney probs, just bad diet and excessive water for few months, corrected with good diet, stable now
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Absolutely: After potassium normalizes you should bounce back quickly. Follow your doctor's suggestions to prevent recurrence. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 5/31/2016
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Potassium balance: Yes, your body can normalize. Assure ongoing v intake of balanced diet, with plenty of fruit daily, veggies, lean meats, fish, whole grains, and healthy juices.
Answered 10/1/2014
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