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In this report two hypokalemic paralysis cases one with hyperthyroidism and the other with primary aldosteronism are described.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Although the commonest form of hypokalemic paralysis is the hereditary variety, some patients during course of thyrotoxicosis or with chronic potassium depletion, may exhibit episodic weakness.
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Key Findings & Data:Approach to the patient with hypokalemic paralysis should be potassium replacement therapy and a careful search for the etiology .
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Conclusion & Impact:In this report two hypokalemic paralysis cases one with hyperthyroidism and the other with primary aldosteronism are described.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Although the commonest form of hypokalemic paralysis is the hereditary variety, some patients during course of thyrotoxicosis or with chronic potassium depletion, may exhibit episodic weakness. Approach to the patient with hypokalemic paralysis should be potassium replacement therapy and a careful search for the etiology . In this report two hypokalemic paralysis cases one with hyperthyroidism and the other with primary aldosteronism are described.
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Cite This Article
BAŞKAL, N., ERDOĞAN, G., ILGIN, Ş. D., GÜLLÜ, S. (2022). Hypokalemic paralysis: Different etiologies, similar clinical presentations. Journal of Ankara Medical School, Cilt: 21 - Sayı: 4, 219–222. https://ajindex.com/articles/560079