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hypokalemic periodic paralysis

info · Genetic · ICD-10: G72.3

Signs and symptoms

  • Episodic flaccid weakness
  • Hypotonia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Periodic paralysis
  • Chest tightness
  • Dyspnea
  • Muscle weakness
  • Myopathy
  • Myotonia

Also known as: Hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis; Periodic paralysis I; Westphal disease; familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis; periodic hypokalemic paralysis