Medical Conditions Low Potassium

Low potassium (hypokalemia) Causes - Mayo Clinic

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Vomiting, diarrhea or both also can result in excessive potassium loss from the digestive tract. Occasionally, low potassium is caused by not getting enough potassium in your diet. Causes of potassium loss include: Alcohol use (excessive) Chronic kidney …

Low Potassium: Symptoms, Causes, and …

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Low potassium levels are most frequently caused by certain medications or medical conditions, including gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and …

Low Potassium Level Causes (Hypokalemia) - Cleveland …

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Low blood potassium: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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Low blood potassium level is a condition in which the amount of potassium in the blood is lower than normal. The medical name of this condition is hypokalemia. Causes …

Hypokalemia (Low Potassium): Symptoms, Causes, …

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Several syndromes can be associated with low potassium, such as: Cushing's syndrome Gitelman syndrome Liddle syndrome Bartter syndrome Fanconi syndrome

Potassium deficiency (hypokalemia): …

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Very low levels of potassium in the body can lead to irregular heart rhythms, including sinus bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation. If a …

Hypokalemia Complications | Dangers of …

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If your doctor suspects you have low potassium levels, he or she will first obtain tests of your blood to measure the amount of potassium circulating in …

What Can Happen if Your Potassium Level Is Too Low?

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A low blood potassium level is medically known as hypokalemia. A blood test is sufficient to confirm its diagnosis. Levels under 3.5 mEq/L (3.5 mmol/L) are considered low. …