breathing or walking, seek medical help quickly.
3. Muscle Cramps or Spasms
Low potassium can affect how muscles contract and relax. This may lead to cramps, spasms, stiffness, or twitching.
Some people feel cramps in the calves, feet, thighs, hands, or arms. These cramps can happen during the day or at night.
Muscle cramps can also come from dehydration, exercise, low magnesium, medication effects, or circulation problems, so testing is important if symptoms persist.
4. Heart Palpitations
Potassium plays an important role in normal heart rhythm. When levels are low,
