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Can Potassium Deficiency Cause Vomiting And Diarrhea?
my dad is 87 until a week ago he could walk without the use of assistance, recently his legs have become weak and he is unstable on his feet. he has been seen by his primary care Dr and he ordered an xray of his back because we thought he may have fallen, the report stated that he has arthritis. two weeks prior he had a virus he was vomiting and had diarrhea, could he have a potassium deficiency? or what should we do from here which type of dr should we take him to
Thu, 29 Sep 2022
Hello,
MRI brain and spinal cord must have been done to rule out any stroke as a cause of weakness of limbs. Arthritis is very common as the age advances and can't cause weakness all of a sudden. A gastrointestinal infection 2 weeks back can't cause low potassium levels now. He may be suffering from reactive arthritis after gastro intestinal infection. He needs to be seen by a neuro-physician for his lower limbs weakness and instability.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
MRI brain and spinal cord must have been done to rule out any stroke as a cause of weakness of limbs. Arthritis is very common as the age advances and can't cause weakness all of a sudden. A gastrointestinal infection 2 weeks back can't cause low potassium levels now. He may be suffering from reactive arthritis after gastro intestinal infection. He needs to be seen by a neuro-physician for his lower limbs weakness and instability.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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