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Is It Normal To Experience Swelling Of Foot When Having Potassium Deficiency?

Hi !!Docs. Hv a nice day. My question is related to my father who is apporx. 73 yrs old. He is havng SODIUM/POTTASIUM deficiency, Blood Sugar, Pacemaker inplanted about 12 yrs ago, Psychiatric problem (minor). At present his foot got swelled and feel weak. Can not walk properly. Any advice ??
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM.
I read and understand your question very well.
I try my best to help you in this.

As your father having sodium and potassium deficiency and having swelling of foot and feel weak , this due to deficiency of sodium , potassium , also due to decrease albumin level. There are many feature like weakness , vomiting , tiredness , fatigue , altered sensorium etc with sodium /potassium deficiency .
Please do the lab test serum electrolyte .And consult a good physician.

I hope my advice will help you a lot.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Vijay
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Is It Normal To Experience Swelling Of Foot When Having Potassium Deficiency?

Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM. I read and understand your question very well. I try my best to help you in this. As your father having sodium and potassium deficiency and having swelling of foot and feel weak , this due to deficiency of sodium , potassium , also due to decrease albumin level. There are many feature like weakness , vomiting , tiredness , fatigue , altered sensorium etc with sodium /potassium deficiency . Please do the lab test serum electrolyte .And consult a good physician. I hope my advice will help you a lot. Thanks and Regards. Dr Vijay