Hypokalemia
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Hypokalemia is a disturbance in which the level of potassium in the blood is below normal. Because potassium takes part in muscle and nerve activity, its decline can affect the heart and the muscles.
When is it a good idea to seek care? It's a good idea to have it checked when muscle weakness, cramps, persistent fatigue, palpitations, or a sensation of irregular heartbeats appear, especially if you are taking diuretics or have prolonged vomiting or diarrhea.
Common causes: it is usually related to digestive or urinary losses of potassium, the use of certain medications, or some hormonal and kidney disorders.
Which specialist treats it? Its study falls to the internist and, depending on the origin, to endocrinology or nephrology; in severe cases, critical care medicine is involved. The most sensible thing is to discuss the symptoms with one of these professionals for an appropriate evaluation, rather than changing your diet or supplements on your own.
Data on 251 doctors who treat hypokalemia
Which specialist treats hypokalemia?
Hypokalemia should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who identifies the cause of the potassium imbalance. A nephrologist or a rheumatologist may be involved depending on the underlying cause. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hypokalemia
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is hypokalemia?
Hypokalemia is a disturbance in which the level of potassium in the blood is below normal. Because potassium takes part in muscle and nerve activity, its decline can affect the heart and the muscles.
Which doctor treats hypokalemia?
Hypokalemia should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who identifies the cause of the potassium imbalance. A nephrologist or a rheumatologist may be involved depending on the underlying cause. Find these specialists.