Recognizing thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Issue 1 (January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patel, Kamini; McCoy, Jonathan V.; Davis, Patrick M.
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 31:Issue 1(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-01
• Subjects: hypokalemia -- hyperthyroidism -- thyrotoxic periodic paralysis -- Graves disease -- rebound -- acute flaccid paralysis; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000527697.21783.5a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a rare but potentially serious complication of thyrotoxicosis. The resulting muscle weakness is profound, associated with more severe hypokalemia, yet reversible. However, clinicians must be cautious because patients can develop life-threatening hyperkalemia during treatment. Underlying causes should be investigated as repeated episodes of THPP may occur.