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Hypokalemia
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What is the Cause of lack of potassium in the body?
There is more than one reason for lack of Potassium in the body. The most common is not getting enough in your diet. Second is your body is not absorbing Potassium when it does get it due to other health reasons. Your body could be flushing out the Potassium too quickly ( urinating frequently) Lack of Potassium can cause Heart Attacks. Serious business. Talk with your Doctor and see if a Potassium supplement ( vitamin) will give you what you need. If not, then the Doctor will have to look for other health reasons.
Why does your toe stiffen up?
lack of potassium
What are the effects of lack of potassium?
Lack of potassium can causes weakness as its deficiency affects the cellular processes. 98% of potassium is found in cells and even a small change in its level can severly affect our Heart, Nerves and Muscles.
What causes cramp in calf muscle for a male?
Lack of potassium.
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
What happens if you don't take medication for low potassium?
Lack of Potassium (hypokalemia) muscle weakness is one of the effects. ;-)
Is potassium also called potash?
No potash is potassium carbonate, which contains the potassium (K+) ion
Why is your cheek twitchin?
beacuase you swallow too much
What causes muscle twitches to become more frequent?
i think it has something to do with lack of potassium
How do you stop trapped nerve in eye?
Eat bananas....it could be the lack of potassium in your body
Could my leg cramps at night be from a low potassium level?
According the research, a lack of potassium can give leg cramps at night. In order to prevent this, a person should eat food with high potassium such as banana.
What does potassium oxygen and hydrogen equal?
Potassium, hydrogen, and oxygen will form a compound called potassium hydroxide, KOH.
