A 25-year-old male asked:
are there and kidney diseases that cause chronically low potassium? even with normal bun and creatine?
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Dr. James Madison answered
19 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
Yes. : They lesions or diseases often are accompanied by high bp. There are kidney tubule defects or hormonal disturbances related to the adrenal gland function that can cause low potassium yet lab testing show normal kidney function in terms of clearance. Also medications and herbal supplements (including even exotic type of tea, licorice, or some tobaccos) can cause potassium disturbances.
Answered on Mar 8, 2016
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