. "2018-12-06T09:44:34.729+01:00"^^ . "Hypokalemia\nSynonyms\tHypopotassaemia, hypopotassemia\nLowKECG.JPG\nAn ECG in a person with a potassium level of 1.1 meq/l showing the classical changes of ST segment depression, inverted T waves, large U waves, and a slightly prolonged PR interval.\nSpecialty\tCritical care medicine\nSymptoms\tFeeling tired, leg cramps, weakness, constipation, abnormal heart rhythm[1]\nComplications\tCardiac arrest[1]\nCauses\tDiarrhea, medications like furosemide and steroids, dialysis, diabetes insipidus, hyperaldosteronism, hypomagnesemia, not enough intake in the diet[1]\nDiagnostic method\tBlood potassium < 3.5 mmol/L[1][2]\nTreatment\tDietary change, supplements[3]\nFrequency\t20% of people admitted to hospital[4]\nHypokalemia, also spelled hypokalaemia, is a low level of potassium (K+) in the blood serum"@en .