Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis

Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is hypokalemic weakness similar to HPP. Patients are usually male (95%), Asian (90%), and between 20 to 39 years old (80%).

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
Alternate Names : Periodic paralysis - thyrotoxic
Definition ...

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a condition in which there are episodes of muscle weakness in people with high levels of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis).
Causes ...

Thyrotoxicosis (occasionally) due to excessive β-sympathetic stimulation (hypokalemic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis) ...

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Transposition of the great vessels
Tricuspid regurgitation
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Unstable angina
Ventricular septal defect
Ventricular tachycardia ...

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
Marijuana intoxication
Amputation - traumatic
Extraocular muscle function testing
Hypothalamic dysfunction
Exogenous adrenal insufficiency
Methylene blue test
Hair dye poisoning ...

See also: Paralysis, Weakness, Muscle weakness, Symptom, Hypokalemic periodic paralysis