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How Is Hypokalemia Treated?
well i m 21 5 8 and 155 i been to the er like a week ago for chest pain found out i have hypokalemia and my heart is near my chest cavity which i have an appointment with cardiology soon i recently have neck pain which is dull and achy time to time groin pain and back side which is dull and achy abdominal feels dull and achy
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
Hello,
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Discontinue diuretics or laxatives if you are using them.
-Use potassium-sparing diuretics if diuretic therapy is required.
-Treat diarrhea or vomiting if you have.
You should go to the emergency room for proper management of the situation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Discontinue diuretics or laxatives if you are using them.
-Use potassium-sparing diuretics if diuretic therapy is required.
-Treat diarrhea or vomiting if you have.
You should go to the emergency room for proper management of the situation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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