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What can cause low blood potassium and high potassium in urine? no diuretic taking.

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Varies: diuretics are very common. Any other medication? Nephroparhy with potassium loss. Some adrenal issues. Need full history and exams and imaging

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Answered 8/31/2015

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