Case Report: Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis is one form of Periodic Paralysis, a rare group of disorders that can cause a sudden onset muscle weakness. Case of a 22 year old male is presented here. The patient was presented with weakness in lower limbs and difficulty in walking and standing. Laboratory evaluation revealed a markedly low potassium level. After normalizing patient’s low potassium levels, his paralytic symptoms resolved and he was discharged with no neurologic deficits. Although rare, Periodic Paralysis must be differentiated from other causes of weakness and paralysis so that the proper treatment can be initiated quickly.