symptoms when electrolytes are off
Low potassium levels can affect your muscles and may cause cramping, leg pain, muscle weakness and fatigue. Because of the relationship between electrolytes and your body's water level, you also may experience severe thirst, frequent urination or constipation.
Potassium is a mineral your body uses as an electrolyte, which means it carries an electrical charge. Potassium and other electrolytes--including sodium, phosphate, calcium and chlorine--are present in your blood and other bodily fluids. Your kidneys excrete these minerals from your body to maintain the correct balance.