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The prognosis depends on underlying condition that cause hypokalemia. [[potassium]] supplements may correct the problem. In severe cases, without proper treatment a severe drop in potassium levels can lead to serious heart rhythm problems that can be fatal. | The prognosis depends on underlying condition that cause hypokalemia. [[potassium]] supplements may correct the problem. In severe cases, without proper treatment a severe drop in [[potassium]] levels can lead to serious heart [[rhythm]] problems that can be [[fatal]]. | ||
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Complications
Possible complications include [1]:
- Paralysis: in severe cases.
- Arrhythmia
- Heart block and cardiac arrest
- Rhabdomyolysis
- hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic patients
- Constipation
Prognosis
The prognosis depends on underlying condition that cause hypokalemia. potassium supplements may correct the problem. In severe cases, without proper treatment a severe drop in potassium levels can lead to serious heart rhythm problems that can be fatal.