Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Precipitated by Thyrotoxicosis and Renal Tubular Acidosis.
Ian JacksonYazan AddasiMoeed AhmedBashar RamadanKarson KalianNoor AddasiAli NayfehJocelyn TaylorKhalid BashirBryan KrajicekPublished in: Case reports in endocrinology (2021)
Early recognition and treatment of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis are important to prevent cardiac complications. Management includes potassium replacement with careful monitoring to prevent rebound hyperkalemia. The definitive treatment is to achieve euthyroid status.