2. Muscular Weakness
Fatigue is usually the first sign of chloride deficiency to appear, and it’s a common occurrence with all electrolyte imbalances that include sodium and potassium. As the fatigue sets in, the affected individual may also notice that they start to feel weak as the day progresses.
The affected individual may find that they struggle to lift items overhead or heavy objects off of the floor. In some cases, muscle weakness can get so bad that the patient may not want to even get out of bed in the morning. If left undiagnosed and untreated, the patient will get progressively weaker, and they may start to experience other more severe symptoms of the electrolyte imbalance.
If you notice a combination of fatigue and weakness affecting your body, then you must arrange an immediate appointment with your doctor for a blood test. Your physician will take a blood sample and send it to the lab for analysis, and then call you with the results of your tests and suggestions for treatment.