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What characterizes an attack of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis?
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Weakness usually lasts less than three hours, and often persists for only several minutes. Weakness usually progresses from the lower limbs to the upper, and may involve the facial muscles as well.
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What is a Challenge test for hyperkalemic periodic paralysis?
An attack of hyperkalemic PP can be induced with administration of potassium after exercise during fasting. These tests are potentially hazardous and require careful monitoring.
What is the difference between hypokalemic and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis?
In hypokalemic PP, the level of potassium in the blood falls in the early stages of a paralytic attack, while in hyperkalemic PP, it rises slightly or is normal.
What characterizes an attack of hypokalemic periodic paralysis?
The weakness from a particular attack may last from several hours to as long as several days, and may be localized to a particular limb, or might involve the entire body.
What is a Challenge test for hypokalemic periodic paralysis?
With hypokalemic periodic paralysis an attack of weakness can be induced by administering glucose and insulin with exercise. These tests are potentially hazardous and require careful monitoring.
What is hypokalemic periodic paralysis?
The level of potassium in the blood falls in the early stages of a paralytic attack.
In familial periodic paralysis how does the paralysis disappear quickly when potassium ions are administered IV?
Periodic paralysis disorders are rare genetic mutation which causes a malfunction in certain ion channels in the muscle membrane that affect muscle strength. There are two major forms, hypokalemic and hyperkalemic, each caused by defects in different genes. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis causes attacks of muscle weakness or paralysis when the level of potassium in the blood drops, while in hyperkalemic, it rises slightly or is normal. During attacks of muscle weakness, potassium moves from the blood into muscle cells. This makes the cell unable to contract properly. Rapidly absorbed boluses of liquid potassium are generally needed to abort an attack and IV potassium is seldom justified unless the patient is unable to swallow. It works more rapidly given IV rather than ingested orally because the K+ions are inserted right into the blood stream rather than being digested in the digestive system and taking it's time to reach the blood stream.
What do blood and urine tests indicate at the onset of an attack of periodic paralysis?
Blood and urine tests done at the onset of an attack show whether there are elevated or depressed levels of potassium.
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What characterizes DDoS attack?
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