What is the symptom of hypokalemia

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Hypokalemia is a kind of electrolyte abnormality. My sister has entered middle age and often has some minor diseases. A few months earlier, she felt very uncomfortable all over. So I went to the hospital for examination. Doctors said she had hypokalemic periodic paralysis, and she was shocked. Later, under the guidance and treatment of the doctor, she gradually got better. In this process, I also learned a lot about hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Let's share with you.

What is the symptom of hypokalemia

First, hypokalemic periodic paralysis often occurs at night or early in the morning. When it occurs, it is characterized by flaccid paralysis of the extremities, which can be mild or severe. Myasthenia begins from the lower limbs and extends to the upper limbs, which is symmetrical on both sides and heavier at the proximal end. Muscle tension decreases and tendon reflex weakens or disappears.

Second: the onset of disease, generally will not affect the spirit. Conscious, normal articulation, head, eye, face, throat muscles rarely affected, urine and stool function is normal, but in serious cases, diaphragm, respiratory muscle, myocardial, blood pressure drop, serious arrhythmia, treatment is not timely, cardiac arrest or death due to respiratory muscle numbness may occur.

Third: hypokalemic periodic paralysis attacks generally last 6 to 24 hours, some can last 1 to 2 days, individual sustainable week. The last paralyzed muscles tend to recover first. The interictal period was normal and the frequency of attack was different.

matters needing attention

Portulaca oleracea is a traditional Chinese medicine for clearing away heat and detoxification. In the past, it was a kind of wild vegetable that used to be on the table. It tastes good and many people like to eat it. This thing is high in potassium, in this summer and autumn season to eat purslane can not only prevent dysentery, potassium is also very good. These abnormal potassium elements can be checked regularly.