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How quickly can doctors find the root cause of low potassium? are there lots of tests that have to be done? i don't take any meds that would cause it.
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Low K: Chronic kidney failure diabetic ketoacidosis diarrhea excessive sweating excessive use of laxatives prescription diuretic (water or fluid pills) use primary aldosteronism occasionally primary edema.
Answered 1/12/2015
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