My pmd ref'd me to endocrinology for low potassium (2.6 unk reason), endo says they don't think i need to be seen - who do i turn to/what specialty?

Internal Med, Nephro: Low potassium has a certain number of causes which is determined by the patient's underlying medical conditions, medications, and certain laboratory values. Although a good endocrinologist would be an ideal way to evaluate this (my residency program director was an endo, and we learned how to eval potassium early!), an internal medicine doc or a nephrologist should also be able to assess this.

Endocrinologist: I don't know why the endocrinologist would not see you. A low potassium can be a result of excess steroids, or other adrenal gland problem. The most common cause is being on a diuretic. A nephrologist could also look into it.

Nephrologist: You can consult a nephrologist as it can be due to loss of Pottasium through the kidneys,Can be due to magnesium deficiency,certain kidney disorders like renal tubular acidosis and disorder of adrenals