THYROTOXIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS : A CASE SERIES AND LITERATURE REVIEW

Dr SANDHYAPOGU LAKSHMI BAI; Dr .DAMAM SRINIVASULU; Dr.SAHITYA MAKAM; Dr.BINDU RANI G S

Volume : VI, Issue : II, February - 2016

THYROTOXIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS : A CASE SERIES AND LITERATURE REVIEW

Dr Sandhyapogu Lakshmi Bai, Dr . Damam Srinivasulu, Dr. Sahitya Makam, Dr. Bindu Rani G S

Abstract :

Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis(TPP) is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism characterised by episodes of muscle weakness and hypokalemia.TPP is often not recognized at first attack usually due to mild symptoms of hyperthyroidism. We describe a series of 12 cases of Hyperthyroidism with periodic paralysis. Hypokalemia was documented in all the cases and managed with syrup Potchlor. Hyperthyroidism was diagnosed during that episodes. The patients were subsequently diagnosed as having thyrotoxic periodic paralysis. Treatment with propanalol and methimazole was initiated and presently they were under follow up. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a rare disorder but should be considered in patients with acute paralysis and hypokalemia and thyroid function should be evaluated.