10 Side Effects of Low Potassium
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Low Potassium Side Effect #8: Aching Muscles
If you’ve not exercised for a while and then you go to the gym, you’re likely to find that your muscles can ache quite a bit the next day. Aching muscles are not common for people that are in good shape, though, and even unfit people should only experience it after some form of exercise.
A potassium deficiency can cause the patient’s muscles to ache and become stiff. This could be down to rhabdomyolysis, which is when the muscles begin to break down rapidly. This is because potassium helps to regulate the flow of blood, and an irregular flow means that the muscles are not getting the oxygen they need.
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