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Potassium, Pain & A&E

Welcome back to Who’s Tom & Dick.

Today’s episode is a little different. It’s personal. It’s honest. And it’s something so many people quietly go through but rarely talk about openly.

This episode dives into potassium levels — what they mean, why they matter, and how a simple blood result can suddenly make you look at your health in a completely different way. When numbers start creeping up, questions start racing. Is it serious? Is it heart-related? Is it medication? Is it something more?

But this isn’t just about blood tests.

It’s about that dull ache on the right-hand side of your abdomen. The discomfort. The bloating. The worry that something isn’t quite right. And the decision we’ve all faced at some point — “Do I ignore this… or do I go to A&E?”

In this episode, we talk openly about a visit to the local A&E department, the examination process, the conversations with doctors, and hearing those three letters: IBS.

We break down:

• What potassium actually does in the body
• Why levels can rise
• When it becomes dangerous
• How medications can influence it
• The difference between anxiety and emergency
• And what IBS really is — and isn’t

Most importantly, this episode is about reassurance. About understanding your body. About asking questions. And about not suffering in silence.

Because sometimes it’s not just the physical pain — it’s the uncertainty that weighs heavier.

If you’ve ever stared at blood test results and Googled yourself into panic… this one’s for you.

Let’s get into it.

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