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Low Na and K

2016-11-15 17:32:51
Recently detected with low blood sodium and potassium along with excessive swelling in legs. Was hospitalised for 3 days and been treated with saline. The level of sodium from 118 reached to 131 and was discharged after that sodium and now potassium is also dropped.
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Hello....... What is pottasium level now... Normal potassium levels is between 3.5 to 5 millieqivalents per liter.... This condition can treated by doctor... Consult general physician in nearest hospital... Cause for hypokalemia should be identified.... ....

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