Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: management. There is an increase in the urinary excretion ratio of calcium to phosphate.
Urine spot test
- There is an increase in the urinary excretion ratio of calcium to phosphate
Blood tests
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
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Treatment
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References
- Finsterer J. Primary periodic paralyses. Acta Neurol Scand 2008; 117:145-158.
- Kung AW. Clinical review: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: a diagnostic challenge. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2006; 91:2490-2495.
- Lulsegged A, Wlodek C, Rossi M. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: case reports and an up-to-date review of the literature. Case Rep Endocrinol 2011; 2011:867475.
