Low Blood Potassium
Low potassium in the blood, known medically as hypokalemia, occurs when the levels of this mineral drop below normal. Potassium is essential for the functioning of the muscles, the nerves, and the heart, so its deficiency can have significant effects.
Possible causes: digestive losses from vomiting or diarrhea, use of certain diuretic medications, or kidney and hormonal problems.
Common manifestations: muscle weakness, cramps, fatigue and, in marked cases, disturbances of the heart rhythm.
Who to see? The internist, the nephrologist, or the general practitioner usually study low potassium in the blood, and the dietitian can help with dietary adjustments. If you have symptoms, the prudent thing is to have a professional review your tests and determine the cause.
Data on 39 doctors who treat low blood potassium
Specialties that treat low blood potassium
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in low blood 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 blood potassium?
Low potassium in the blood, known medically as hypokalemia, occurs when the levels of this mineral drop below normal. Potassium is essential for the functioning of the muscles, the nerves, and the heart, so its deficiency can have significant effects.
Which doctor treats low blood potassium?
Low Blood Potassium is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist, emergency physician, nutritionist, clinical nutritionist, pediatric nephrologist.