Hypokalemic periodic paralysis: Three rare secondary causes

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis: Three rare secondary causes

Periodic paralysis is a rare neuromuscular disorder, related to a defect in muscle ion channels, characterized by episodes of painless muscle weakness, which may be precipitated by heavy exercise, fasting, or high-carbohydrate meals. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis may be familial (primary) or second...

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Main Authors: Prasanna Eswaradass Venkatesan, Gnanagurusamy Gnanashanmugham, Ramasamy Balakrishnan, Kalidoss Ramadoss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
Subjects:
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis
renal tubular acidosis
secondary periodic paralysis
Online Access:http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2015;volume=8;issue=6;spage=760;epage=762;aulast=Venkatesan

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