Hypokalemic paralysis and its correlation on biochemical parameters
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Hypokalemic Paralysis is a relatively common but potentially life threatening syndrome. If recognized and treated appropriately in time, the chances of recovery without any clinical sequelae are high. The syndrome of Hypokalemic Paralysis represents a group of disorders characterized clinically by hypokalemia and acute flaccid weakness. This study was done to analyse the pattern of distribution and comorbidities of Hypokalemic Paralysis. Methodology: This cross sectional study was done among 33 patients who were admitted to our hospital with hypokalemic paralysis. The participants were treated for hypokalemia using the standard protocol. Data was collected regarding the laboratory parameters, electrocardiogram and spot urine sample for potassium excretion. Results: Majority of the participants in our study belonged to 41-50 years of age (36.4%) and were males (91.9%). About 23 participants (69.7%) had quadriparesis and 10 (30.3%) had pain in the limbs. Gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting was present in 7(21.2%), diarrhoea in 3(9.1%) of the participants. About 21 (63.6%) of the participants had severe hypokalemia. Conclusion: Hypokalemic Paralysis occurs in a much wider range of age group between (21-50 years) with male preponderance. HPP stood as the leading cause among other periodic paralysis. However, a high index of suspicion combined with early diagnosis can ensure high cure rates.
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Sivakumar P, Prabu Rajasekaren, Moonishaa TM
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