10 Side Effects of Low Potassium
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Low Potassium Side Effect #10: Psychosis
Our brains are like powerful computers that make sense of all the information around us. All information about everything that we see, touch, smell and hear is sent to the brain and then translated into images that we can make sense of. This system is very effective, but it can go wrong.
A lack of potassium can affect the signals flowing to and from the brain. This might cause us to see, hear and feel things that are not there. This is known as psychosis. It can also cause mood disorders such as depression. These symptoms are potentially very serious and a medical professional should be seen as soon as possible.
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