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Will drinking excessive amounts of alcohol cause an electrolyte imbalance?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Dehydration...: ...Is most common problem with excessive alcohol intake. Chronic drinkers are often magnesium depleted, and occasionally have low potassium as well.

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Answered 4/13/2013

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