Low Potassium
Low potassium level, known as hypokalemia, occurs when the amount of this mineral in the blood drops below normal; potassium is essential for the functioning of the muscles and the heart.
Symptoms that may appear: muscle weakness, cramps, fatigue, palpitations, and, in marked cases, heart rhythm disturbances.
Associated factors: losses from vomiting or diarrhea, certain kidney conditions, or imbalances in the diet.
Which specialist treats it? It is evaluated by the general practitioner and the internist, with support from the nephrologist for kidney causes and the nutritionist for the dietary aspect; in acute cases the emergency physician steps in. If you experience weakness or palpitations that concern you, it is advisable to discuss it with a professional who can guide the studies.
Data on 27 doctors who treat low potassium
Specialties that treat low potassium
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in low potassium
Dr. Rocio Velázquez
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dra. María Elena de Fátima Cuevas Pedroza
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Lic. Helena Carolina Navarro Silva
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Frequently asked questions
What is low potassium?
Low potassium level, known as hypokalemia, occurs when the amount of this mineral in the blood drops below normal; potassium is essential for the functioning of the muscles and the heart.
Which doctor treats low potassium?
Low Potassium is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, emergency physician, nutritionist, clinical nutritionist.