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Yes, low potassium may cause muscle pain.
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Does potassium cause leg cramps?
Potassium is a key electrolyte in muscle contraction. So if your potassium levels or low or high it can cause cramps. Sara, RN
What muscle if weak would cause low back pain?
quadratus lumbar
Does Ice chewing cause low potassium?
No, ice chewing does not cause one to have low potassium. If you have low potassium, you need to talk with your doctor.
Can low hemoglobin cause muscle pain?
Yes, low hemoglobin can cause muscle pain. Hemoglobin is a protein and is attached to red blood cells. Its job is to carry oxygen to the body's tissues. Without oxygen the tissues (including muscle) experience ischemia which is painful. Ischemia is what causes the pain a person has when they have a heart attack, for instance. So if a person's red blood cells are not carrying oxygen (because their hemoglobin levels are low enough), they would have muscle pain.
How can hypokalemia affect your life?
Hypokalemia or low potassium can cause lethal heart rhythms. general tiredness , muscle twitching and damage.
What happens if you don't take medication for low potassium?
Lack of Potassium (hypokalemia) muscle weakness is one of the effects. ;-)
Why might someone experience leg pain after running for a long time?
When you run the power of your legs when they're moving it stretches the muscles in your legs and that could be painful.
What could cause leg cramps and back pain and neck pain?
leg cramps means low potassium, eating a banana helps that. back pain is usually 90% mental. and neck pain, either you slept the wrong way or have a cold coming on
Got pain lower left side of belly fell like wont to go to loo what can you do?
Well this could be your problem ;you're low on potassium. Sometimes being low on potassium can cause cramps or pains in your body. Try eating a banana or anything with potassium in it. If that doesn't help you; you probably should see a doctor. :) good luck!!
Can low potassium cause seizure?
Yes, lack of potassium (and other important) can cause a seizure :-D Hope you're satisfied with the answer :-D
Can low iron cause cramps in left arm and leg?
Muscle cramps are usually caused by low potassium (K) eating foods high in potassium can help to prevent this such almonds. Although most people would suggest bananas , bananas raises insulin. Insulin lowers potassium in the blood. Low iron (which is more likely to happen in women) will cause blood problems and related effects such as fatigue and other issues including restless leg syndrome.
Can low potassium levels cause blood to thicken?
Yes
