Levothyroxine and Prednisone Causing Generalized Weakness in a Middle-Aged Man
Joint Authors
Elsayed, Essam
Word, Andrew
Davidson, Kevin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Thyrotoxic induced hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare disorder that had been described in middle-aged men, predominantly Asians and Hispanics.
This case presented with generalized weakness and hypokalemia after changing prescription for levothyroxine and starting prednisone to treat upper respiratory infection in a previously asymptomatic middle-aged Hispanic male.
In this paper, we will go over the clinical presentation, mechanisms, and treatment of thyrotoxic induced hypokalemic periodic paralysis.
Our objectives are to identify the classic constellation of findings in thyrotoxic periodic paralysis and to recognize the importance of considering thyrotoxic periodic paralysis among patients with hypokalemia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Word, Andrew& Davidson, Kevin& Elsayed, Essam. 2012. Levothyroxine and Prednisone Causing Generalized Weakness in a Middle-Aged Man. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Word, Andrew…[et al.]. Levothyroxine and Prednisone Causing Generalized Weakness in a Middle-Aged Man. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Word, Andrew& Davidson, Kevin& Elsayed, Essam. Levothyroxine and Prednisone Causing Generalized Weakness in a Middle-Aged Man. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485435
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-485435