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Leg/trunk lethargy for 4 weeks & hypoglycemic spells. clean : echo, lung ct scan, brain mri. er visit findings : potassium 3.2, d-dimer 270, a1c 4.6?

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Hypokalemia: I specialize in low blood K. If BP is high or taking BP diuretics need to be checked for Conn's syndrome an adrenal gland problem that makes too much aldosterone. On BCP? Mention this to Dr. and if no good explanation for low K you need to be tested for this.

Answered 6/23/2017

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A member asked:

Leg/trunk lethargy for 4 weeks & hypoglycemic spells. clean : echo, lung ct scan, brain mri. er visit findings : potassium 3.2, d-dimer 270, a1c 4.6?

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