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Why is always low potassium in the blood bad for the kidneys? thank you?
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No, low blood potassium does not hurt the kidneys but some rare kidney diseases may cause low blood potassium (hypokalemia). In the other hand, poor kidney function is the most common cause of high blood potassium (hyperkalemia). Take care.
Answered 10/2/2023
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