Case report: Hyperthyroid hypokalemic periodic paralysis

HHPP is a rare type of hypokalemic PP that can occur when there is hyperthyroidism.Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is due to increased influx of potassium into skeletal muscle cells which leads to profound hypokalemia and paralysis. Insulin and Epinephrine are also responsible for stimulating the Na–K...

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Published in:	Annals of medicine and surgery Vol. 78; p. 103759
Main Authors:	Poudel Jaishi, Prakash, Neupane, Sandhya Kiran, Neupane, Prabhat Kiran
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier Ltd 01-06-2022 Elsevier
Subjects:	Beta blocker Case Report Case reports Hyperthyroid hypokalemic periodic paralysis Methimazole Potassium supplementation Beta blocker Case reports Methimazole Hyperthyroid hypokalemic periodic paralysis Potassium supplementation
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