Why the study?
Sudden onset limb weakness in young individuals requires prompt diagnosis to avoid complications from delayed treatment, highlighting the need to consider hypokalemic periodic paralysis.
Case Report (n=1)
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis should be considered in young patients presenting with acute onset flaccid weakness after extreme physical exhaustion to ensure prompt potassium replacement.
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Supports considering hypokalemic periodic paralysis in post-exertional paralysis; hypothesis-generating without controlled data.
Sudden onset limb weakness in a young individual requires a thorough evaluation and prompt diagnosis. Delay in treatment awaiting CT scan reports or laboratory investigations can lead to complications. Our case report stresses upon the clinicians to consider hypokalemic periodic paralysis in the differential diagnosis in evaluating such patients. Classical ECG changes and blood gas analysis can effectively diagnose hypokalemia and institute gradual correction of the electrolyte abnormality. In a very rare incident, our patient developed hypokalemia after strenuous exercise. Key words: Hypokalemic periodic paralysis; Hypokalemia; Flaccid paralysis; Exhaustion Citation: Borkotokey M, Dutta K. Extreme physical exhaustion leading to hypokalemic periodic paralysis- a case report. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2022;26(1):123-125. DOI: 10.35975/apic.v26i1.1782 Received: November 30, 2021, Reviewed: December 25, 2021,, Accepted December 27, 2021
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Borkotokey et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (n=1). Intravenous potassium replacement was evaluated on Recovery of motor power.
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