Hypokalemic paralysis in hyperthyroidism: Not all that glitter are gold

Key Clinical Message Abnormal acid‐base status (metabolic acidosis or alkalosis), inappropriate urine electrolytes excretion (high or low Na+ and Cl−), and higher required dose of potassium supplement (4‐5 mmol/kg) are suggestive of non‐TPP causes of hypokalemia.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wen‐Fang Chiang, Jenq‐Shyong Chan, Kun‐Lin Wu, Shih‐Hua Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-03-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3754