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What Causes Low Potassium In Blood Work?
I have had low potassium showing on my blood work since 4/23/2014. I take a fluid pill for my ankles and feet as they swell. The fluid pill that my doctors has prescribed is not normally used for fluid. I can t remember the name of it other than it starts with a C. I want to know if this pill could be making my potassium low 3.7? I am tired all the time and in July 24th my right foot was terrible swollen and terrible pain. I am still having a problem with it and my doctor doesn t seem to know what is causing it. Could this pill be causing it?
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
Hello,
3.7 is not that much low and will not cause any problems. You can include more potassium rich foods to your diet. A repeat test after two weeks can be done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
3.7 is not that much low and will not cause any problems. You can include more potassium rich foods to your diet. A repeat test after two weeks can be done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
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