What is hypokalemia?

Hypokalemia refers to the condition in which the concentration of potassium in the blood is low. Normal serum potassium levels are between 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L; at least 95% of the body's potassium is found inside cells, with the remainder in the blood.

How do members experience hypokalemia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypokalemia*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hypokalemia*

Who has hypokalemia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 11
30s 20
40s 33
50s 46
60s 48
70+ 23

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 28
Female 154