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Suggest Cure For Sickness In The Stomach
I traveled to Nigeria in January of this year. I returned the first week of Feb. Since my return I have experienced several small illness from chronic ear infections to muscle and joint pain. Now my potassium and magnesium are low. I had to drink potassium supplement in emergency room two days ago. I felt good for 1 full day and now I feel lethargic and sick to my stomach again. My kidney function test is normal. Could I have a parasite
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Dear- your symptoms are non-specific but there is a possibility of a parasite infection. However,low potasium and magnesium can give you fatigue,because these electrolytes are important for the muscle contraction. You need to have a blood checkup to evaluate your hemoglobin and electrolytes.Your stomach can be sick due to the abnormal potassium and magnesium but can be from parasite too.
I hope my advise will be helpful
Dr.Sara
I hope my advise will be helpful
Dr.Sara
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