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Case Reports
. 2024 Oct 29;16(10):e72652.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.72652. eCollection 2024 Oct.

A Case Report on Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Riana Kumarajothy  1   2 , Anwar Ul-Haq  3   2 , Muhammad M Akhtar  2
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Case Reports

A Case Report on Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Riana Kumarajothy et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Low serum potassium levels can precipitate a rare condition called hypokalemic periodic paralysis. A patient may be predisposed to this phenomenon through hereditary or acquired causes. We present a case of a 21-year-old female who presented with sudden-onset generalized weakness and hypokalemia, which was treated promptly in the Accident and Emergency department, which led to a quick resolution of symptoms. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment at the time of presentation to prevent the progression of symptoms and further complications.

Keywords: flaccid weakness; hypokalaemia; hypokalemic periodic paralysis (hypopp); infection; stress.

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Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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