Tetraparesis with Major Hypokalaemia and Rhabdomyolysis Induced by Chronic Liquorice Ingestion

Tetraparesis with Major Hypokalaemia and Rhabdomyolysis Induced by Chronic Liquorice Ingestion

Chronic ingestion of liquorice induces a syndrome with findings similar to those for primary hyperaldosteronism. This is characterized by hypokalaemia, hypertension, metabolic alkalosis and suppression of the renin-aldosterone system. We describe a 30-year-old woman who, with a plasma potassium lev...

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Main Authors: Hassene Attout, Andry Randriajohany, Françoise Josse, Vincent Appavoupoule, Yoga Thirapathi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2020-03-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
hypokalaemia
rhabdomyolysis
liquorice abuse
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/1375

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