Native To: Eurasia (Carman and Brotherson 1982) Date of U.S. Introduction: Early 1800s (Carman and Brotherson 1982) Means of Introduction: Ornamental (Carman and Brotherson 1982) Impact: Absorbs large amounts of water and creates large deposits of salt (North Dakota.
1 Vomiting results in the loss of hydrochloric acid (hydrogen and chloride ions) with the stomach contents. 2  In the hospital setting this can commonly occur from nasogastric suction tubes. 3  Severe vomiting also causes loss of potassium (hypokalaemia) and sodium (hyponatremia).
Signs & Symptoms. Most often, hypokalemia is asymptomatic, with no obvious signs of the disorder. However, symptoms of hypokalemia may include attacks of severe muscle weakness, eventually leading to paralysis and possibly respiratory failure. Muscular malfunction may result in paralysis of the bowel, low blood pressure, muscle twitches and mineral deficiencies (tetany).