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My potassium was randomly at 3.3 last nov, so i ate a high potassium diet for 2 weeks and it went up to 4.0 but now its back at 3.4. what causes it to keep dropping? i eat bananas & spinach every day & no diuretics, exercise, diarrhea or vomiting

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Low potassium: There are other tests to look for a cause, but just treating a lab finding without other symptoms, isn't advisable. Your potassium is at lower normal range, in absence of symptoms or other apparent cause as medications, I wouldn't be concerned, if still , you may want to see an endocrinologist who may order more tests, a simple one would be spot urine potassium check or other tests, good luck

Answered 11/15/2020

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Low potassium: I agree with Dr. H. If you have high blood pressure a glandular abnormality called hyperaldosteronism is a definite possibility. The endocrinologist will order appropriate tests.

Answered 10/14/2019

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Low potassium: Would consider follow up with nephrologist as the kidney mediates electrolyte ( potassium ,sodium acid) balance .Check magnesium, calcium, aldosterone and thyroid function as well. ,

Answered 10/14/2019

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Low potassium: Continue to eat potassium as you are, but you should probably see a nephrologist as well to rule out some renal issues that can be causing this. Mostly to be aware of cause and be able to stay on top of your levels.

Answered 10/13/2019

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