What to Do If a Child Has Weak Limbs and Difficulty Walking

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What to Do If a Child Has Weak Limbs and Difficulty Walking

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Treat the primary disease causing low potassium levels as soon as possible to reduce or stop the continued loss of potassium. Potassium supplementation: Preferably oral if possible, intravenous if not. Commonly used medication is 10% potassium chloride, usually supplemented with 3-6g per day, and up to 8g or more for severe cases. The appearance of pediatric orthopedic diseases severely affects patients’ work, and in addition to symptomatic treatment, patients also need to pay attention to daily care, protect the affected area, eat a balanced diet, and avoid or reduce the chance of recurrence.