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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

October 2, 2025International Journal of Research in Medical SciencesOpen Access

Evaluation of causes of acute onset paraparesis in a tertiary care centre in South India

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BRB. Suresh ReddyUniversity of Horticultural Sciences Bagalkote KRK. Rajeshwar PRP. Prathyusha ReddyZentrum für Foren in der Grafischen Datenverarbeitung

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals hypokalemic periodic paralysis and Guillain Barre syndrome as common causes in patients, highlighting the need for thorough evaluation.

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A significant 33% of patients presented with hypokalemic periodic paralysis after evaluation, indicating its commonality.
Guillain Barre syndrome was found in 30% of cases, emphasizing the need for awareness among clinicians in emergencies.
This cross-sectional study assessed 90 patients over 12 months, ensuring comprehensive examination and appropriate diagnostics.
Early detection and treatment of paraparesis are vital, showing the potential for improved quality of life with timely medical intervention.

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Reddy et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de84bb5b556a9128e1b8bc https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20253149

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals hypokalemic periodic paralysis and Guillain Barre syndrome as common causes in patients, highlighting the need for thorough evaluation.

Evaluation of causes of acute onset paraparesis in a tertiary care centre in South India

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Evaluation of causes of acute onset paraparesis in a tertiary care centre in South India

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