Why are people given potassium?
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- 17 Mar 2011 by tldortch
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- 17 Mar 2011
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Hey tldortch,
Potassium is used for several functions in the body especially the beating of your heart. As DzooBaby already explained a condition called hypokalemia can develop because of some medications or the loss of fluids such as with diarrhea or excessive perspiration which would then require potassium supplementation.
Hope this helps,
Laurie

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