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Is It Unusual For Gallstone Removal Surgery To Affect The Potassium Levels?
My wife has just had gall stones removed.She was due home today but has been kept in because the doctor is not happy with her potassium level. Is this unusual and normally associated with gallstones.She is due to have the gallbladder removed in six weeks timer
Sat, 15 Sep 2018
Hi,
Gallstone does not cause low potassium level. It may be due to inadequate food intake.
As of now, she can take potassium supplements and if low potassium status persists, you can consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Gallstone does not cause low potassium level. It may be due to inadequate food intake.
As of now, she can take potassium supplements and if low potassium status persists, you can consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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