Hypokalemia
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Hypokalemia is a disturbance in which the level of potassium in the blood is below normal. Because potassium takes part in muscle and nerve activity, its decline can affect the heart and the muscles.
When is it a good idea to seek care? It's a good idea to have it checked when muscle weakness, cramps, persistent fatigue, palpitations, or a sensation of irregular heartbeats appear, especially if you are taking diuretics or have prolonged vomiting or diarrhea.
Common causes: it is usually related to digestive or urinary losses of potassium, the use of certain medications, or some hormonal and kidney disorders.
Which specialist treats it? Its study falls to the internist and, depending on the origin, to endocrinology or nephrology; in severe cases, critical care medicine is involved. The most sensible thing is to discuss the symptoms with one of these professionals for an appropriate evaluation, rather than changing your diet or supplements on your own.
Data on 271 doctors who treat hypokalemia
Which specialist treats hypokalemia?
Hypokalemia should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who identifies the cause of the potassium imbalance. A nephrologist or a rheumatologist may be involved depending on the underlying cause. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hypokalemia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Frequently asked questions
What is hypokalemia?
Hypokalemia is a disturbance in which the level of potassium in the blood is below normal. Because potassium takes part in muscle and nerve activity, its decline can affect the heart and the muscles.
Which doctor treats hypokalemia?
Hypokalemia should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who identifies the cause of the potassium imbalance. A nephrologist or a rheumatologist may be involved depending on the underlying cause. Find these specialists.