Extreme physical exhaustion leading to hypokalemic periodic paralysis- a case report

Abstract

Sudden onset limb weakness in a young individual requires a thorough evaluation and prompt diagnosis. Delay in treatment awaiting CT scan reports or laboratory investigations can lead to complications. Our case report stresses upon the clinicians to consider hypokalemic periodic paralysis in the differential diagnosis in evaluating such patients. Classical ECG changes and blood gas analysis can effectively diagnose hypokalemia and institute gradual correction of the electrolyte abnormality. In a very rare incident, our patient developed hypokalemia after strenuous exercise. Key words: Hypokalemic periodic paralysis; Hypokalemia; Flaccid paralysis; Exhaustion Citation: Borkotokey M, Dutta K. Extreme physical exhaustion leading to hypokalemic periodic paralysis- a case report. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2022;26(1):123-125. DOI: 10.35975/apic.v26i1.1782 Received: November 30, 2021, Reviewed: December 25, 2021,, Accepted December 27, 2021