What are the symptoms of hypokalemia?
Disease description:
My recent physical exam showed slightly low potassium levels in my blood. I'd like to know, what are the symptoms of hypokalemia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Yanchen
The main symptoms of hypokalemia are as follows:
1. Muscle weakness: Hypokalemia reduces active potassium levels in muscle cells.
2. Arrhythmia: Hypokalemia affects the electrical conductivity of cardiac muscle cells.
3. Dizziness: Hypokalemia causes electrolyte imbalances in the blood, thereby affecting normal brain cell function.
4. Indigestion: Hypokalemia slows gastrointestinal motility.
5. Skin itching: Hypokalemia leads to poor skin circulation.
6. Facial flushing: Hypokalemia results in decreased hemoglobin levels in the blood.
