What are the symptoms of potassium deficiency?

Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland, which mainly refers to the reduced synthesis of thyroid hormones, which often causes metabolic diseases. When hypothyroidism occurs, it causes many symptoms. For example, women are prone to excessive menstruation and menstrual irregularities, while men are prone to sexual dysfunction, impotence, premature ejaculation, etc. In addition, memory loss, dry skin, etc. may occur.

What are the symptoms of potassium deficiency?

Patients generally show symptoms such as fear of cold, drowsiness, poor memory, slow reaction, decreased intelligence, and dry skin. The face may also appear pale, sallow, with dull eyes, few words, and a hoarse voice. After suffering from hypothyroidism, patients will experience a slow heart rate, enlarged heart, pericardial effusion, and severe patients will also experience swelling of myocardial fibers. The incidence of coronary heart disease is relatively high in patients with hypothyroidism, and patients should pay attention to it in time.

After becoming ill, patients may experience loss of appetite, constipation, abdominal distension, etc. Severe patients may also suffer from intestinal obstruction. Most patients experience achlorhydria, which is a common symptom of hypothyroidism. The patient's muscles show slowness and delay in contraction and relaxation, and often experience pain and stiffness. In addition, bone metabolism is relatively slow, bone mobility is poor, and joint pain occurs, which are also problems caused by hypothyroidism.

The main symptoms are:

1. The neuromuscular system manifests as decreased nerve and muscle excitability according to the reduction of different indicators. The limbs may become weak or flaccid, especially in the limbs. Tendon reflexes may be sluggish or disappear. When the respiratory muscles are affected, it may cause breathing difficulties. The central nervous system manifests symptoms such as depression, fatigue, apathy, drowsiness, confusion, and even coma.

2. Potassium deficiency in the digestive system can cause weakened intestinal motility. Mild cases may cause loss of appetite, nausea, and constipation. Severe hypokalemia can cause abdominal distension and paralytic ileus.

3. When the cardiovascular system has hypokalemia, myocardial excitability is generally increased, and palpitations, arrhythmias, and a drop in blood pressure may occur.

Symptoms of potassium depletion

4. Long-term hypokalemia in the urinary system can cause potassium-deficient nephropathy and renal dysfunction, decreased renal concentrating function, polyuria with low specific gravity, especially increased nocturia. Urinary retention may also occur, and patients are often prone to pyelonephritis.

5. Acid-base imbalance and hypokalemia can lead to metabolic alkali poisoning.