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Can Low Potassium Cause Shaking All Over The Body ?
hi...my grandma has been shaking all over her body. the doctor changed her water pill and said it could be that her potasium is low however, she went to the emergency room last night and all her labs came back fine but they said she has a minor bladder infection. her body actually jerks and it was so bad that it almost knocked her out of bed. any ideas?
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. No, low potassium would cause more spasm rather than shaking all over body.
2. Infection with chills and rigors or excessive calcium deficiency are more common causes.
3. However, other causes of tremor or possible epileptic seizures needs evaluation due to involvement of whole body. Meet a neurologist or psychiatrist for further evaluation.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. No, low potassium would cause more spasm rather than shaking all over body.
2. Infection with chills and rigors or excessive calcium deficiency are more common causes.
3. However, other causes of tremor or possible epileptic seizures needs evaluation due to involvement of whole body. Meet a neurologist or psychiatrist for further evaluation.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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