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Familiar (genetic) Periodic paralysis comprises a group of rare genetic diseases that cause symptoms such as muscle weakness, muscle stiffness, and complete paralysis. While there more than 30 different strains of periodic paralysis have been identified, the most common include: * Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis- Caused by reductions in potassium levels, causing the patient to experience weakness and paralysis after eating certain foods or strenuous exercise. * Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis- Associated with an overactive thyroid gland. * Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis- Weakness, paralysis, and stiffness is experienced after fasting or exercise. * Paramyotonia Congenita- Causes muscle stiffness or weakness as a result of cold temperatures, activity, or low potassium. * Potassium Aggravated Myotonia- Causes muscle stiffness as a result of ingesting potassium. * Malignant Hyperthermia-Caused by a reaction to drugs used in general anaesthetics. While diagnosis of partial paralysis can be extremely difficult, research is offering some new developments. Incidents of partial paralysis can be avoided by staying away from certain hormones, foods, and medications.
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What is another name for hyperkalemic periodic paralysis?
Hyperkalemic PP is also called potassium-sensitive PP.
What happens to someone with periodic paralysis?
A person with periodic paralysis experiences sudden onset of weakness, which gradually subsides, only to return again later.
What is the current status of research for periodic paralysis?
drinking jucie
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 the medical condition periodic paralysis?
Periodic paralysis (PP) is the name for several rare, inherited muscle disorders marked by temporary weakness, especially following rest, sleep, or exercise.
How do you describe periodic paralysis?
Periodic paralysis disorders are genetic disorders that affect muscle strength. There are two major forms, hypokalemic and hyperkalemic, each caused by defects in different genes.
Which childhood disease causes infantile paralysis?
Polio is a childhood disease that causes infantile paralysis. It is a highly contagious viral infection that can lead to paralysis and can be prevented through vaccination.
Death certificate has paralysis agitaus as cause of death What is it?
Is it possible that the handwriting is difficult to read? Paralysis Agitaus isn't something I'm familiar with. But, Paralysis Agitans is another way of saying Parkinson's Disease.
What is hyperkalemic periodic paralysis?
The level of potassium in the blood rises slightly or is normal.
A bacterial infection that causes rigid paralysis?
Botulism.
What are the causes of partial facial paralysis?
Bell's palsy
Can you be awake during sleep paralysis?
yes, but as i see your only awake in your nightmare...that also causes sleep paralysis ..
