Atypical Presentation of Periodic Paralysis: A Case Report

• DOI: 10.7175/cmi.v13i1.1383
• Publication Date: 2019-02-04T11:14:58Z
• Authors: Aysun Isiklar
• Keywords: Periodic paralysis; Presentation (obstetrics); Hypokalemic periodic paralysis; Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis; Muscle weakness; Case presentation

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP) is a kind of paralysis, which heterogeneous group muscle diseases. It characterized by episodes flaccid and sudden weakness.Here, we present case HPP. The patient was referred to our department because severe dizziness fall. After comprehensive evaluation, markedly low potassium detected. patient’s symptoms resolved after replacement he discharged without deficits. Even though the literature reports an association with exercise, carbohydrate load, stress, further workup in revealed no these precipitants. A proper differential diagnosis should rule out other causes weakness thus allowing timely treatment.