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diarrhea, fatigue.....common symptoms for many conditions a blood test is the only real way to know.

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any reduction in electrolytes than the contol value that may lead to physical or mental disturbances.

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Q: What are electrolyte imbalances?
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How are Serum electrolyte imbalances detected?

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What has the author M L Halperin written?

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