Low Blood Potassium
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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 294 doctors who treat low blood potassium
Which specialist treats low blood potassium?
Low blood potassium should be evaluated by a general practitioner or an internist, who identify the cause; a nephrologist may be involved if the kidneys are affected, and a nutritionist can provide dietary guidance.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in low blood potassium
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
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 should be evaluated by a general practitioner or an internist, who identify the cause; a nephrologist may be involved if the kidneys are affected, and a nutritionist can provide dietary guidance.