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Can an individuarl live a quality life with low potassium . less than 2.7 ?
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Yes: Potassium can be supplemented generally not a permanent condition.
Answered 1/26/2013
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This is too low: And can cause symptoms like cramping or more serious ones like arrhythmia ... Please get evaluated by your physician.
Answered 1/26/2013
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