10 Potassium Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Myalgia
Myalgia is also known as muscle pain. It is a non-specific symptom that can be seen in many diseases and disorders, including potassium deficiency. However, the most common causes of myalgia are the overuse and overstretching of the muscle groups. Myalgia can also be caused by viral infections, metabolic myopathy, chronic fatigue syndrome, nutritional deficiencies, side effects of medications, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis.
The management of myalgia depends on the underlying cause. In the case of hypokalemia, raising potassium levels is helpful. Painkillers such as paracetamol (or acetaminophen) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen can also be beneficial.
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