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Have Vomiting, Diarrhea . Done CT, Blood And Stool Test. Right Medication?

My step daughter 21 years old have vomiting and diarrhea for 5 days then feels better for approx 2 weeks then starts again. ct and blood and stool are showing low potassium and fluids but no other items. This started in the beginning of July. I am attempting to get her to an infectious disease specialist but perhaps you can shed some light or point us in the right direction as she currently has no insurance
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Wed, 6 Nov 2013
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Low potassium levels have to be corrected based on the values. If neglected low potassium levels can lead to cardiac arrhythmias. I suggest to see an Internal medicine docotr, rather going to Infectious specialist.

Also, she needs an ECG and repeat serum electrolyte levels to know the effect of potassium levels.

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Have Vomiting, Diarrhea . Done CT, Blood And Stool Test. Right Medication?

Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! Low potassium levels have to be corrected based on the values. If neglected low potassium levels can lead to cardiac arrhythmias. I suggest to see an Internal medicine docotr, rather going to Infectious specialist. Also, she needs an ECG and repeat serum electrolyte levels to know the effect of potassium levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!