Potassium deficiency: how to recognize it?
The misleading thing about potassium deficiency is that the signs are often subtle. This is called hypokalemia . Symptoms include persistent fatigue, cramps, diffuse pain, and digestive problems.
In more severe cases, it can get worse: spasms , numbness , heart rhythm disturbances … These are signs that should never be ignored. The causes? An unbalanced diet , excessive losses (vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating) or certain medications .
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