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I don't understand how straightt dehydration from not drinking enough- no diuretics, vomiting etc can cause low potassium?
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Occasionally, low potassium is caused by not getting enough potassium in your diet. ref: https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/low-potassium/basics/causes/sym-20050632?p=1#
Answered 2/1/2023
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