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Does Low Potassium Cause Pain Below The Sternum?
Every once in awhile I experience severe pain below the sternum which makes me break out in a sweat and totally debilitates me for about 15-minutes. It eases off then hits me again for another 15-minutes. I know my potassium runs low so is this the probable cause?
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
Hi,
This could be because of low potassium. However, it is better to get an ECG and echo done to rule out other factors.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
This could be because of low potassium. However, it is better to get an ECG and echo done to rule out other factors.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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