what are the symptoms of high and low potassium?
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['tiredness or weakness.', 'a feeling of numbness or tingling.', 'nausea or vomiting.', 'trouble breathing.', 'chest pain.', 'palpitations or irregular heartbeats.']
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In most cases of mild hypokalemia the potassium will return to normal a few days after you start taking potassium. If your potassium was low enough to cause symptoms, it may take a few days of treatment for the weakness and other symptoms to go away.
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['tiredness.', 'swollen ankles, feet or hands (due to water retention)', 'shortness of breath.', 'blood and/or protein in your urine.', 'urinating more often, particularly at night (nocturia)', 'itchy skin.']
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['Feeling very thirsty.', 'Dry mouth.', 'Urinating and sweating less than usual.', 'Dark-colored urine.', 'Dry skin.', 'Feeling tired.', 'Dizziness.']
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Irregular heartbeats (palpitations) may also occur. Psychological symptoms like delirium, hallucinations, depression, or psychosis may accompany severe hypokalemia. In extreme cases, life-threatening complications such as cardiac arrhythmias or circulatory collapse may develop.
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For most people, the level of potassium in your blood should be between 3.5 and 5.0, depending on the laboratory that is used. If high potassium happens suddenly and you have very high levels, you may feel heart palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting.
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Common electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium and bicarbonate. The symptoms of electrolyte imbalance can include twitching, weakness and, if unchecked, seizures and heart rhythm disturbances.
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['dizziness.', 'shaking.', 'sweating/clamminess.', 'hunger.', 'nervousness or anxiety.', 'irritability.', 'rapid pulse.']
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['irregular heartbeat.', 'weakness.', 'bone disorders.', 'twitching.', 'changes in blood pressure.', 'confusion.', 'seizures.', 'numbness.']
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Occasionally, low potassium is caused by not getting enough potassium in your diet. Causes of potassium loss include: Alcohol use (excessive) Chronic kidney disease.
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Normally, your blood potassium level is 3.6 to 5.2 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). A very low potassium level (less than 2.5 mmol/L ) can be life-threatening and requires urgent medical attention.
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['rapid breathing.', 'weakness or fatigue.', 'confusion.', 'cool, pale skin.', 'sweaty, moist skin.', 'anxiety or unease.', 'low urine output.', 'drowsiness.']
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A low potassium level has many causes but usually results from vomiting, diarrhea, adrenal gland disorders, or use of diuretics. A low potassium level can make muscles feel weak, cramp, twitch, or even become paralyzed, and abnormal heart rhythms may develop.
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['High blood pressure.', 'Low level of potassium in the blood.', 'Feeling tired all the time.', 'Headache.', 'Muscle weakness.', 'Numbness.']
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But if your potassium levels are high enough to cause symptoms, you may have: tiredness or weakness. a feeling of numbness or tingling. nausea or vomiting.
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['Feeling very tired.', 'Joint pain.', 'High blood pressure.', 'Nausea.', 'Swelling in your legs or feet.', 'Low blood potassium levels.', 'Hot flushes.', 'Diarrhea.']
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['Decreased urine output, although occasionally urine output remains normal.', 'Fluid retention, causing swelling in your legs, ankles or feet.', 'Shortness of breath.', 'Fatigue.', 'Confusion.', 'Nausea.', 'Weakness.', 'Irregular heartbeat.']