10 Side Effects of Low Potassium
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Low Potassium Side Effect #7: Numbness
Our nervous systems run throughout our entire bodies. They help us to touch and feel the world around us, relaying important information back to the body. Even our extremities such as our fingers and toes are loaded with nerves ready to let the brain know what is around us.
Potassium is important for helping to ensure that these messages are able to flow freely and strongly. If there is not enough of it, then these signals can become weakened or broken. This can result in numbness and tingling as information is not being relayed as it should be. These symptoms can also be the sign of something serious, so they should not be treated too complacently.
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