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How To Control The Potassium Levels?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi I am having problems with my potassium which is at 5.7 .and my wbc is 12.5 Monocytes (absolute ) 1.1 I have seen my doctor and now trying to get may potassium down.How ever I also am having problems with my bowls.Can I do anything different than eating a low potassium diet ?
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
High potassium can cause life threatening arrhythmia. You should take low potassium diet. You can take insulin and glucose to control your potassium level.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
High potassium can cause life threatening arrhythmia. You should take low potassium diet. You can take insulin and glucose to control your potassium level.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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