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What could cause low sodium and low potassium? i thought that when one went down the other went up? over the last year i have been very tired.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Lots of things: The idea of a reciprocal relationship between these two cations is an old pop / quack / phony claim. If you are not taking meds, my first concern would be an interstitial nephritis. If they are significantly out of kilter, get worked up.

Answered 6/1/2016

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A member asked:

What could cause low sodium and low potassium? i thought that when one went down the other went up? over the last year i have been very tired.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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