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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics

Volume  14, Issue 1, January – March 2022, Pages 25-27
 

Case Report

Hypokalemic Peroidic Paralysis: The Unusual Ones in Pediatrics

Ananda Kesavan T M1 , Sreejith Kumar K C 2 , Sreya Raghunath3

1 Professor, 2 Assistant Professor, 3 Junior Resident, Department of Pediatrics,
Government Medical College, Thrissur; Kerala 680596, India

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.14122.3

Abstract

Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis is an uncommon but potentially life threatening clinical syndrome. It should consider in any child with recurrent motor paralysis. A positive family history with a low potassium level during attacks, will confirm the diagnosis If recognized and treated appropriately, patients recover without any clinical squeal. No extensive investigations are needed. KCL, acetazolamide, spiranolactone and lifestyle modificationswill help them to bring to normal activity.


Keywords : Recurrent paralysis; Hypokalemia; Pediatrics; Motor weakness.
Corresponding Author : Ananda Kesavan T M, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala 680596, India.