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Hypokalemia with Recurrent Flaccid Paralysis
Indian Journal of Kidney Diseases, 2022 Acute flaccid paralysis is a condition which is attributable to many etiologies. When a patient presents with recurrent acute flaccid paralysis, hypokalemic or hyerkalemic periodic paralysis should be considered especially if similar symptoms are seen in
Poornima Tadkal +3 more
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The role of nephrologists in management of hypokalemic periodic paralysis: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022 Background Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a chronic condition characterized by sporadic attacks of weakness associated with acute hypokalemia. Attacks are typically associated with specific triggers, such as prolonged rest following exercise or ...
Julia Li, Suha Moten, Anis A. Rauf
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Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: A Case Report
Turkish Journal of Internal Medicine, 2022 Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare and fatal complication of hyperthyroidism and is associated with low serum potassium levels and muscle weakness. Herein, we presented a young male patient who did not use the antithyroid drugs given for
Şeyma Esenbuğa +2 more
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Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis [PDF]
QJM, 2016 Learning points for clinicians Non-selective beta-blockers, avoidance of high-salt, carbohydrate-rich meals and strenuous exertion are essential in acute management, until thyrotoxicosis is treated. Unlike primary, or familial, hypokalemic periodic paralysis, potassium supplementation alone is ineffective.1 Acetazolamide and T4 supplementation may ...
A, Zayac +5 more
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Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: A Case Report. [PDF]
CureusHypokalaemic periodic paralysis (HPP) is a rare neuromuscular disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of transient muscle weakness associated with hypokalaemia. The condition typically presents in childhood or adolescence. In this case, a 17-year-old male presented with acute-onset limb weakness upon waking. Examination revealed marked truncal and
Wani M, Marchant Z, Nadir U.
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CACNA1S Arg528Cys mutation in a young Chinese man with thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis
Clinical Case Reports, 2020 It has long been believed that the patients with thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) may harbor genetic mutations commonly found in familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis.
Nader Rezkalla +5 more
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Acta Neuropathologica Communications, 2021 Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is an autosomal dominant, rare disorder caused by variants in the genes for voltage-gated calcium channel CaV1.1 (CACNA1S) and NaV1.4 (SCN4A).
Thomas O. Krag +3 more
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Hypokalemic periodic paralysis
National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery, 2012 Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of skeletal muscle weakness with associated hypokalemia which is precipitated by stress, cold, carbohydrate load, infection, glucose infusion, hypothermia, metabolic alkalosis, anesthesia, and steroids.
Abbas, Haider +2 more
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Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Precipitated by Thyrotoxicosis and Renal Tubular Acidosis
Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2021 Background. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare neuromuscular disorder characterized by transient episodes of flaccid paralysis due to a defect in muscle ion channels. Most cases are hereditary, but it can be acquired.
Ian Jackson +9 more
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Hypokalemic paralysis and acid-base balance
Emergency Care Journal, 2006 Three cases of hypokalemic paralysis are reported, presenting to the Emergency Department. The first is a patient with a hypokalemic periodic paralysis with a normal acid-base status, the second is a case of hypokalemic flaccid paralysis of all ...
Ivo Casagranda +4 more
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