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Suggest Treatment For Low Potassium Level

my mom had a potassium level of 2.4, she was hospitalized and given potassium intravenously. She still has a low level, please provide me some reasons for the low level and decrease in her levels & what can be done to help her maintain a healthly level?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Hello,

it depends on the cause. Potassium replacement that fails to raise potassium levels is a finding commonly encountered when low magnesium levels coexist. She needs a magnesium measurement and potential replacement. The intravenous is the most efficient way to rapidly replenish potassium losses. If she's capable of taking drugs by mouth then she could also take potassium orally.
The most important thing though is to treat the initial problem that caused the low potassium levels.
I hope I've helped!
If you'd like more information, please let me know. I'll be glad to answer.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Treatment For Low Potassium Level

Hello, it depends on the cause. Potassium replacement that fails to raise potassium levels is a finding commonly encountered when low magnesium levels coexist. She needs a magnesium measurement and potential replacement. The intravenous is the most efficient way to rapidly replenish potassium losses. If she s capable of taking drugs by mouth then she could also take potassium orally. The most important thing though is to treat the initial problem that caused the low potassium levels. I hope I ve helped! If you d like more information, please let me know. I ll be glad to answer. Kind Regards!