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).
Hypokalemia, also spelled hypokalaemia, is a low level of potassium (K+) in the blood serum. Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5.0 mmol/L (3.5 and 5.0 mEq/L) with levels below 3.5 mmol/L defined as hypokalemia. Mildly low levels do not typically cause symptoms. Symptoms may include feeling tired, leg cramps, weakness, and constipation.