Similar to weakness, fatigue can manifest with a potassium deficiency. A person may feel drowsy or inexplicably exhausted during the day despite getting enough sleep at night. Fatigue can interfere with the day's routine and make it difficult to function. Too little potassium can affect the efficiency with which the body uses nutrients, which is what leads to this symptom.

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