Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis
Joint Authors
Ashur, N.
al-Khalidi, Isa H.
al-Mutayri, S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 9, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2000), pp.70-72, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2000-12-31
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Hypolalemic periodic paralysis is an uncommon com¬-plication of thyrotoxicosis.
It usually affects men of Orien-¬tal origin and presents with acute and profound muscle weakness especially of the lower extremities.
We report a 46 year old man from Kuwait with sudden paralysis of both legs.
Physical examination showed signs of thyrotoxicosis and laboratory tests revealed severe hypokalemia, very low serum thyroid-stimulating hormone and very high free thy¬-roxin.
The motor deficit regressed within S hours of SO mmol of KC / infusion.
Awareness of such a problem is es¬sential to avoid life threatening cardiac arrhythmia.
Once recognized the treatment is simple and the prognosis is excellent.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Khalidi, Isa H.& Ashur, N.& al-Mutayri, S.. 2000. Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Qatar Medical Journal،Vol. 9, no. 2, pp.70-72.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-538108
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Khalidi, Isa H.…[et al.]. Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Qatar Medical Journal Vol. 9, no. 2 (Dec. 2000), pp.70-72.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-538108
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Khalidi, Isa H.& Ashur, N.& al-Mutayri, S.. Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Qatar Medical Journal. 2000. Vol. 9, no. 2, pp.70-72.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-538108
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 72
Record ID
BIM-538108
