Thread: Need a little bit of help here,thanks.
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Old 01-30-2008, 07:10 AM
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Post lack of potassium...
Causes:

kidney malfunctions--loss from the kidney

excess diarrhea/loose stools

poor diet

improper testing (many potassium tests are done wrong--give false test results)

genetic conditions (familial paralysis)

Use of herbs/drugs that deplete potassium. Specifically most diuretics, steroids, hormones, some long term antibiotics

Normally the body conserves and handles potassium well. Any consistent low readings in testings, reflect something serious.
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