Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How low do potassium levels have to be before you get symptoms?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See below: There are no fixed levels, however less than 3.5 meq/l problems can occur with muscle weakness, cramps and heart irrugularities.
Answered 7/4/2014
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What blood tests can I get to determine if I have low iron in my blood? What test measure Anemia? What tests measure potassium level in the Blood?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
They said my heart is healthy but i have low potassium levels every time i get bloodwork done at the ER should i be worried about the low potassium ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can you get electrolyte disturbances ie low blood calcium and/or high blood potassium level While taking Magnesium Citrate 50mg 3x day Migraine Aura?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Could persistent potassium levels below 3.5 but above 3.0 cause symptoms of hypokalaemia? seems odd to have a reference range starting at 3.5 but to tell patients 3.2 isn't "low enough" to cause symptoms. thanks?
Would a potassium level of 3.4 MMOL/L cause symptom of low potassium such as fatigue? Thanks?
Could chronic relatively low levels of potassium (3.2 - 3.4) lead to wide spread muscle weakness without any other symptoms?
My potassium level is 3.3 having flu like symptoms, just not feeling well. Is this typical of low potassium.
I recently had a physical and my WBC were low 2.98 and potassium level was high. I was told to get another blood test. Should I be concerned? Thanks
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
