Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis: triggers

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis: triggers. Strenuous exercise, Stress, Lack of sleep. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Physical

  • Strenuous exercise
  • Stress
  • Lack of sleep

Dietary

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Drug-induced

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Other triggers

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References

  1. Bertorini TE. Neuromuscular Disorders: Treatment and Management. Elsevier Philadelphia 2011 p297-298.
  2. Venance  SL, Cannon SC, Fialho D, et al. The primary periodic paralyses: diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment. Brain 2006; 129:8-17.
  3. Meola G, Hanna MG, Fontaine B. Diagnosis and new treatment in muscle channelopathies. JNNP 2009; 80: 360-365.

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