Hypokalemic periodic paralysis: a case report

Authors

  • Rutuja Kibe Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Nishit Biniwale Consultant Physician, Biniwale Clinic and Diagnostics, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Atul Biniwale Consultant Physician, Biniwale Clinic and Diagnostics, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20172489

Keywords:

Familial, Hypokalaemia, Periodic paralysis, Quadriparesis

Abstract

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP), a clinical syndrome characterized by low serum potassium, is a rare but treatable cause of acute muscular weakness. The etiology can be attributed to various factors and can be either idiopathic or due to secondary causes. The approach to a case of HPP involves identifying the underlying etiology and prompt replenishment and maintenance of the potassium levels. Further management depends on the cause, frequency of attacks, severity of symptoms and the duration of the illness. 

Author Biographies

Rutuja Kibe, Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Medical Officer

Nishit Biniwale, Consultant Physician, Biniwale Clinic and Diagnostics, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Consultant Physician

Atul Biniwale, Consultant Physician, Biniwale Clinic and Diagnostics, Pune, Maharashtra, India

MRCP (uk), Consultant Physician, Maharashtra Medical Foundation

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Published

2017-05-27

How to Cite

Kibe, R., Biniwale, N., & Biniwale, A. (2017). Hypokalemic periodic paralysis: a case report. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 5(6), 2794–2796. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20172489

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