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Should I Be Worried About The Increased Potassium Level In Blood?
Hi my 11 yr old son has had abdominal cramps for about 8 days now on and off and the Dr called today to say he has a raised potassium level from bloods he had d one on Wednesday . I have another appointment on Monday to have it repeated but d o I need to worry about it before then? Thank You .
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
Hello. I just read through your question.
It is never a good idea to get worried after one abnormal lab result. In most cases it is a lab error. That is why your doctor, wisely, repeating it.
It is never a good idea to get worried after one abnormal lab result. In most cases it is a lab error. That is why your doctor, wisely, repeating it.
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