3. Nausea
One of the most common symptoms of hypokalemia is the feeling of nausea which is also may cause periodic vomiting. Nausea may be a result of whatever condition is causing the hypokalemia or it can simply be due to the lack of potassium in your bloodstream. Hypokalemia is not an independent illness, it develops only as a result of malnutrition or an underlying condition. As a result, most people don’t automatically check for hypokalemia when they are already suffering from stronger symptoms of their main condition.
If you notice that you are suffering from chronic bouts of nausea that are not explained by any medications you are taking, you may want to check for hypokalemia.
Nausea commonly accompanies pregnancy, however, if you are experiencing it is not pregnant, keep in mind that it is also a sign that you maybe be suffering from hypokalemia. Those who are taking chemotherapy treatments may also suffer from nausea due to hypokalemia.