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Is it safe to play shuttle for 2 hours if one has high potassium level(5.8)?

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It is critical: Normal potassium is 3.8-5.0; ant level above 5.5 should be treated critical and be treated as soon as possible like stat. Please call doctor or to go to er.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 3/12/2016

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