Volume : 6, Issue : 12, December - 2017

THYROTOXIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS

Dr. Ajit Dungdung, Dr. Vishwanath M Jalawadi, Dr. Upendra Prasad Yadav, Dr. Gita Bipin Chandra

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 16pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 16pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), a disorder commonly seen in Asian men, mainly appears in case of hyperthyroidism and is characterised by aupt onset of Amyotonia associated with hyokalemia . this condition primarily affects the lower extremities and is secondary to thyrotoxicosis. Early recognition of TPP is vital to initiate appropriate&nbsp; treatment and to avoid the risk of life threatening cardiac arrhythmia due to rebound hyperkalemia that may occurs if high dose potassium replacement is given¹. Once recognised, therapeutic approach and treatment is simple and the prognosis is excellent.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%">Here we report a case of 30 year old male with thyrotoxic periodic paralysis from Hatia-Ranchi presented to RIMS central emergency with weakness in all four limbs since one day, diagnostic and therapeutic approach.<o:p></o:p></span></p>