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As with most electrolyte imbalances the symptoms of hypokalemia, or low potassium, are tied directly to its function in the body. A normal potassium level is anywhere from 3.5-5.3 mg/dL in human blood. Anything less than this can be called hypokalemia. Symptoms are hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmia, muscle weakness, and constipation. If allowed to continue it may progress symptoms will progress to decreased reflex response, paralysis, tetany, and cardiac arrest. It is also important to note that symptoms are not typical until the potassium level is some where around 2.6.
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Are leg cramps a symptom of low potassium?
It could be.
What do dreams have to do with low potassium?
It has been reported that eating foods high in potassium before bed can help you remember your dreams better. Being low in potassium is not related to dreams.
What health benefits does potassium nitrate have?
What causes low potassium and what are the dangers of having low potassium in your body
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.
Does potassium have a high or low ionization energy?
Potassium has a low ionization energy.
What health problems come from low sodium and low potassium?
Low sodium and low potassium can lead to an imbalance of electrolytes and kidney failure. Treatment of low sodium and low potassium can be treated with dietary changes and medication.
Is low platelets a sign of leukemia?
No, low blood cell count is not a symptom of leukemia, it is a symptom of anemia.
When does Low serum potassium occur?
Low serum potassium (hypokalemia ) occurs when serum potassium falls below 3.0 mM
How do you know potassium is reactive?
Potassium has a low electronegativity.
Are parsnips high or low in potassium?
Parsnips are high in potassium.
Can low potassium cause muscle pain?
Yes, low potassium may cause muscle pain.
What is Sympthom of too much potassium?
A symptom (sometimes misspelled as sympthom) of too much potassium is slow or abnormal heart rate. Too much potassium can also cause weakness.
