IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-9-16658 Original Research Paper Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: A case report Kumar Srivastava Dr. September 2018 7 9 01 02 ABSTRACT

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism which presents with hypokalemia and muscle weakness, more commonly seen in Asian men than women. The presence of elevated level of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) and hypokalemia are the guiding signs towards the diagnosis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are very important for preventing further damage. Treatment protocol includes correction of hypokalemia and achieving as well as maintaining the euthyroid state. We report the first such case from our hospital.