Periodic Paralysis: A Case Series with a Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Periodic paralysis is a condition that causes recurrent episodes of flaccid paralysis, and it can be primary or secondary. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is the most common type of primary periodic paralysis, and it is inherited through autosomal dominant gene transmission. Males are affected three times more often than females, and the paralysis attacks usually occur at night after a period of vigorous exercise. It is crucial to exclude other diagnostic entities based on the nature of presentation, physical examination, and paraclinical studies. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is more prevalent in Asian or Hispanic males with thyrotoxicosis, where up to 10% of thyrotoxic patients may experience periodic paralysis.

Case presentations

Here, we present 6 cases of pa

SUBMITTER: Al Hariri B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11501104 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature