A Case Series Of Periodic Approach To Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis - The Paralysis By The Potassium

Abstract

In day-to-day practice, quadriparesis is one of the most common cases encountered by any practising clinician. Among the causes of
quadriparesis, hypokalaemia remains one of the essential causes. Periodic paralysis secondary to hypokalaemia is one of the significant
reversible causes, which on appropriate treatment, will completely reverse quadriparesis. This research article is about a series of four
uncommon cases with a typical clinical presentation of quadriparesis secondary to hypokalaemia improved with potassium correction. A
proper diagnostic approach to hypokalaemia during the initial presentation is necessary for early diagnosis and appropriate management. This
article emphasises the importance of understanding the various associated features of quadriparesis, which will yield a diagnostic value.