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Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: A Case Report.
Mohsin Wani1, Zara Marchant2, Umed Nadir3,4
1Medicine, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Winchester, GBR.
Cureus
|November 17, 2025
Summary
Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis (HPP) causes sudden muscle weakness due to low potassium. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with potassium are crucial for managing this rare neuromuscular disorder.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genetics
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis (HPP) is a rare neuromuscular disorder.
- It is characterized by recurrent episodes of transient muscle weakness linked to hypokalemia (low serum potassium).
- HPP typically manifests in childhood or adolescence.
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