15/08/2026
Your body runs on more than just water. Electrolytes help regulate hydration, muscle function, nerve signals, and even your heartbeat. But when their levels shift outside the normal range, your body may start sending warning signs.
Here’s what too low ↓ or too high ↑ levels of the 7 major electrolytes may feel like:
1. Sodium (Na⁺)
Low: headache, nausea, weakness, confusion.
High: excessive thirst, weakness, irritability, confusion.
2. Potassium (K⁺)
Low: muscle cramps, weakness, fatigue, irregular heartbeat.
High: muscle weakness, tingling, abnormal heart rhythm.
3. Calcium (Ca²⁺)
Low: tingling, muscle cramps and spasms.
High: fatigue, constipation, increased thirst and urination.
4. Magnesium (Mg²⁺)
Low: muscle cramps, tremors, fatigue.
High: drowsiness, weakness, nausea, low blood pressure.
5. Chloride (Cl⁻)
Low: weakness, fatigue, muscle cramps.
High: excessive thirst, dehydration, weakness.
6. Phosphate (PO₄³⁻)
Low: muscle weakness, fatigue, bone problems.
High: tingling, muscle cramps — or sometimes no noticeable symptoms.
7. Bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻)
Low: fatigue, rapid breathing, confusion.
High: tingling, muscle cramps, weakness.
Symptoms can overlap, so the only way to know whether your electrolyte levels are actually out of range is through proper testing.
