Potassium Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
What is a potassium deficiency? Doctors speak of a potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) when the level of this important mineral in the blood serum falls below the normal range (below 3.8 mmol/l in adults). In contrast, a serum potassium level of more than 5.2 mmol/l (adults) is referred to as excess potassium (hyperkalemia). The regulation of … Potassium Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
