A small drop in potassium usually doesn't cause symptoms. However, a big drop in the level can be life threatening.
Symptoms of hypokalemia include:
Abnormal heart rhythms (dysrhythmias), especially in people with heart disease Constipation Fatigue Muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis) Muscle weakness or spasms Paralysis (which can include the lungs)
What are the symptoms of Hypokalemia?
A small drop in potassium usually doesn't cause symptoms. However, a big drop in the level can be life threatening.
Symptoms of hypokalemia include:
Abnormal heart rhythms (dysrhythmias), especially in people with heart disease Constipation Fatigue Muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis) Muscle weakness or spasms Paralysis (which can include the lungs)