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An irregular heart beat. Have it checked soon.

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What are the symptoms of low potassium?


Potassium affects the way neuromuscular cells discharge energy (depolarize) and then regenerate (repolarize) that energy to be able to fire again. When potassium levels are low, the cells cannot repolarize and are unable to fire repeatedly, as is needed for the function of muscles and nerves. It is understandable then that the effects of low potassium include:
muscle weakness,

muscle aches, and

muscle cramps.

Since the heart is also a muscle, there can be some changes in the electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) that are associated with hypokalemia, especially in the repolarization section of the EKG tracing. Palpitations (irregular heartbeats) may be perceived by the patient. In severe cases, hypokalemia can lead to dangerous disturbances in heart rhythm (arrhythmias).

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