What are the symptoms of potassium deficiency?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing a loss of appetite, dizziness, weakness, and occasional nausea. The doctor told me I have hypokalemia (low potassium). I would like to know what other symptoms hypokalemia may cause.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
When potassium is deficient, the body may exhibit various symptoms, mainly including weakness, fatigue, flaccid paralysis, and even impaired respiratory function related to the neuromuscular system; arrhythmia, palpitations and other issues may occur in the cardiovascular system; the digestive system may experience nausea, vomiting, constipation, and bloating; symptoms such as dizziness, apathy and other neurological manifestations, as well as urinary abnormalities like increased nocturia may also occur. If the above symptoms appear, especially if they persist or worsen, timely medical attention is advised to check blood potassium levels for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. In daily care, a balanced diet rich in potassium-containing foods such as bananas and spinach is recommended to help prevent potassium deficiency.
