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Potassium deficiency? last time i had blood work done it was a point below. i'm having symptoms of potassium deficiency. we are suppose to get 3500mg?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Cause more: important. Why do have low potassium? Normal kidney usually corrects minor abnormalities. Eating a couple of bananas would give you the potassium you need, however it is important to find out why do you have low potassium and address the cause.

Answered 6/6/2015

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A member asked:

Potassium deficiency? last time i had blood work done it was a point below. i'm having symptoms of potassium deficiency. we are suppose to get 3500mg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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