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Musculoskeletal Problems and Eating Disorders
Because of the potassium deficiency, muscle spasms, pain, and muscle atrophy in general can result. Early on in the disease, these effects are not noticed because many persons exercise excessively. If the disease continues, the damage can be permanent.
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Musculoskeletal Problems and Eating Disorders
Because of the potassium deficiency, muscle spasms, pain, and muscle atrophy in general can result. Early on in the disease, these effects are not noticed because many persons exercise excessively. If the disease continues, the damage can be permanent.
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