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Sjogren's syndrome presenting as hypokalemic periodic paralysis, a rare manifestation: A case series

National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2023
Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic and slowly progressing autoimmune disease characterized by lyphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands resulting in Sicca syndrome (xerostomia and keratocunjuntivitis sicca). The disease can present alone or along with
Namita Mohanty, Medimi Nageswar, Sangeeta Rout, Soumyaranjan Mishra   +3 more
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Bartter Syndrome With Recurrent Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: A Case Report. [PDF]

Cureus
Hypokalemia is known to manifest as neurological weakness and cardiac rhythm disturbances. Severe hypokalemia can be life-threatening and needs prompt recognition and management.
Das A, R R, Panda S.
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Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Exacerbated by Carbohydrate Load: A Case Report. [PDF]

Cureus, 2022
A 35-year-old male presented with weakness in all four extremities rendering him unable to ambulate. The patient stated the symptoms began after consuming an unknown, large amount of Oreo cookies; thus, a high carbohydrate load likely caused him to ...
Blanton R, Afzal S.
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Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Journal of Islamic International Medical College, 2016
Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis is a group of rare inherited disorders that can cause temporary and often recurrent episodes of acute flaccid paralysis. Several conditions e.g.
Abidullah Khan , Muhammad Farooq
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Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Induced by High-Dose Insulin in an Adolescent Male with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Horm Res Paediatr
Introduction: Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a rare but severe complication of hyperthyroidism characterized by acute muscle weakness.
Bayrak Demirel O, Koc C, Tercan U, Abali S, Kardelen AD, Yildiz M, Poyrazoglu S, Bas F, Darendeliler F.   +8 more
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Coincident Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis and Cardiomyopathy [PDF]

Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) and thyrotoxic cardiomyopathy (TCMP) are potentially lethal complications of thyrotoxicosis that require emergent recognition and management to attenuate significant morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a 23-
Steven Swarath MBBS, Nicole Maharaj MBBS, Arun Katwaroo MBBS, Valmiki Seecheran MBBS, MSc, Rajeev Seecheran MBBS, MHA, Priya Ramcharan MBBS, MRCP, Lakshmipathi Peram MBBS, MRCP, Naveen Seecheran MBBS (MD), MSc, FACP, FRCP(E), FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI   +7 more
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Hypokalemic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in a young Serbian male [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2020
Introduction. Hypokalemic thyrotoxic paralysis is a very rare form of periodic paralysis in Caucasian population. In this population, a more frequent form is familiar hypokalemic periodic paralysis with the same clinical presentation.
Ristić Petar, Dragović Tamara, Kiković Saša, Ristić Dragana, Zdravković Marija, Hinić Saša, Durmić Tijana, Hajduković Zoran   +7 more
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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, Vishwanath Siddini, Kishore Babu, T Chakravarthy   +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, Ensar Aydemir, Canan Ersoy   +2 more
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