Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis is associated with elevated levels of potassium in the bloodstream. The disorder causes occasional episodes of muscle weakness... More »
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Periodic paralysis is a group of rare genetic diseases that lead to weakness or paralysis (rarely death) from common triggers such as cold, heat, high carbohydrate meals, not eating, stress or excite...
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Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a condition of intermittent episodes of muscle weakness and sometimes severe paralysis. It is one of a group of genetic disorders that includes hyperkalemic periodic paralysis and thyrotoxic periodic paralysis.
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Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis is associated with elevated levels of potassium in the bloodstream. The disorder causes occasional episodes of muscle weakness. ... The cause of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis is believed to be a genetic muscle disease. In most cases it is inherited directly (from parent to child);
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Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis ( HYPP ), also known as Impressive Syndrome , is an inherited autosomal dominant disorder which affects sodium channels in muscle cells and the ability to regulate...
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A clinically useful classification of primary periodic paralyses, shown in Table 1, includes hypokalemic, hyperkalemic, and paramyotonic forms.Table 1. Primary Periodic Paralysis;
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Table 1. Primary Periodic Paralysis; ... The triad of dysmorphic features, periodic paralysis, and cardiac arrhythmias characterizes Anderson-Tawil syndrome. This syndrome is associated with mutations in the KCNJ2 gene.
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The two most common types of periodic paralyses are: Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is characterized by a fall in potassium levels in the blood. In individuals with this mutation attacks often begin in adolescence and are triggered by strenuous exercise or high carbohydrate meals.
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