Signs of Electrolyte Imbalance

Lethargy, hypotension, stomach cramping, vomiting, diarrhea

Edema, hypertonicity, red flushed skin, dry mucous membranes, thirst, elevated temperature

Impaired skeletal muscle function, weakness, paralysis

Abdominal distention, weakness, diarrhea, paralysis

Muscle cramping and twitching, numbness and tingling of fingers, toes and lips

Anorexia, nausea, weakness, vomiting, coma, constipation, apathy, depression, stupor, cardiac contractility

Cardiac dysrhythmias, neurotoxicity

Flushing, sweating, hypothermia, paralysis, muscle excitability, cardiac depression