Is hypokalemia serious

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Hypokalemia occurs on the one hand because the intake of potassium is relatively small, on the other hand because the body of potassium excretion. Last month, my stomach was uncomfortable and I had severe diarrhea. Later, I went to the hospital for examination and said that I had hypokalemia. I need to supplement potassium. Let's share with you the common problem of serious hypokalemia!

Is hypokalemia serious

First of all: the fatal manifestation of hypokalemia is to affect cardiac function and cause various types of arrhythmias. The severity of clinical manifestations depends on the degree of intracellular and extracellular potassium deficiency and the rate of occurrence of potassium deficiency. The symptoms of acute hypokalemia are more severe than those of chronic hypokalemia with the same level of potassium deficiency.

Secondly, hypokalemia can reduce myocardial stress and lead to various arrhythmias and conduction block. Mild cases have sinus tachycardia, atrial or ventricular premature contraction, and atrioventricular block. Severe cases have paroxysmal atrial or ventricular tachycardia, and even ventricular fibrillation. Potassium deficiency can aggravate digitalis and antimony poisoning, which may lead to death.

Finally: potassium deficiency can slow down intestinal peristalsis, mild potassium deficiency can only cause anorexia, abdominal distension, nausea and constipation; severe potassium deficiency can cause paralytic intestinal obstruction.

matters needing attention

Quit smoking, drinking, coffee and other exciting drinks. Avoid staying in high temperature area. Don't stay outdoors for a long time or sweat repeatedly to avoid collapse. When drinking water, add some salt appropriately.