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Spotting Signs of Low Potassium and What to Do - Verywell Health While mild low potassium isn't dangerous and can be treated easily with oral supplements, severely low levels can lead to serious complications These may include life-threatening heart failure, paralysis, and respiratory failure
What Can Happen if Your Potassium Level Is Too Low? Low potassium levels are most commonly caused by several episodes of vomiting and or diarrhea The condition can also be caused by diarrhea that results from laxative overuse (abuse)
What Happens if Your Potassium Is Low? - UPMC HealthBeat Although hypokalemia is usually mild, a severe drop in normal potassium levels can cause health problems Here’s what you need to know about this essential mineral — and why getting enough of it is important
Hypokalemia (Low Level of Potassium in the Blood) In hypokalemia, the level of potassium in blood is too low A low potassium level has many causes but usually results from vomiting, diarrhea, adrenal gland disorders, or use of diuretics A low potassium level can make muscles feel weak, cramp, twitch, or even become paralyzed, and abnormal heart rhythms may develop
Hypokalemia Complications | Dangers of Low Potassium If potassium levels in the blood get too low, you can develop an abnormal heart rhythm or even have a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest Most people will never experience potassium levels that low, but some people face a higher risk than others of developing low potassium (hypokalemia)
Are Your Potassium Levels Low? What to Know About Hypokalemia In many cases, it doesn’t cause any symptoms People usually find out they have hypokalemia after a routine blood test In other cases, though, it can make people very sick and be life-threatening What is hypokalemia? Hypokalemia means a low potassium level in the blood