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Question: My blood test shows I'm low in Potassium. What symptoms should I look for?
Brief Answer:
can present with different symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Low potassium (called hypokalemia) may or may not be associated with any symptoms.
The extent of symptoms would also depend on how the level of potassium. It is said to be severe if the level is less than 2.5
Hypokalemia symptoms:
In mild cases there may be no symptoms
The symptoms that can occur are related to the heart or muscles though in severe cases, psychological symptoms can occur
Some symptoms are: (1) muscle weakness and fatigue (most common symptoms)
This muscular weakness can affect any muscle in the body. This can present with weakness in the legs, shortness of breath, constipation, distension of the abdomen, poor exercise tolerance
(2)muscle cramps and pain (in severe cases)
(3)palpitations- the feeling of abnormal heart beat
(4)psychological symptoms such as delirium, hallucinations, depression
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
can present with different symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Low potassium (called hypokalemia) may or may not be associated with any symptoms.
The extent of symptoms would also depend on how the level of potassium. It is said to be severe if the level is less than 2.5
Hypokalemia symptoms:
In mild cases there may be no symptoms
The symptoms that can occur are related to the heart or muscles though in severe cases, psychological symptoms can occur
Some symptoms are: (1) muscle weakness and fatigue (most common symptoms)
This muscular weakness can affect any muscle in the body. This can present with weakness in the legs, shortness of breath, constipation, distension of the abdomen, poor exercise tolerance
(2)muscle cramps and pain (in severe cases)
(3)palpitations- the feeling of abnormal heart beat
(4)psychological symptoms such as delirium, hallucinations, depression
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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