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Low in sodium causes constipation/diarrhea?
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Diarrhea can cause low sodium - common. If you’ve had diarrhea recently and your sodium is now low you need rehydration solution - Pedialyte, Gatorade (in USA). If sodium is very low (<130) see doctor NOW
Answered 3/22/2021
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