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What to if i am on a low potassium diet, will that cause severe constipation?
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Slowing of bowel: Low potassium levels can cause muscle weakness, cramps, irregularities in heart rhythm and slowing of bowel movemnt resulting in constipation.
Answered 11/12/2015
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