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Pooja Hosamani1, Shrikant Babar1, Ravi Raval1
1Department of OBGY, GMCH Miraj, Room No. 215 New IHR Hostel, GMC Miraj Campus, Miraj, Maharashtra 416410 India.
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India
|May 20, 2025
Summary
Hypokalemic quadriparesis, a rare weakness condition, was successfully treated in a pregnant patient. Intravenous potassium chloride restored potassium levels, resolving weakness and allowing the pregnancy to continue.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Hypokalemic quadriparesis is a rare, life-threatening condition involving low potassium and severe weakness.
- It stems from potassium shifts and losses, requiring individualized management based on various patient factors.
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