thyrotoxic periodic paralysis

thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
recurrent episodes of generalized or local paralysis accompanied by hypokalemia, occurring in association with Graves disease and most often affecting males in the third decade of life; attacks occur especially after exercise or a high-carbohydrate or high-sodium meal and generally last 3 to 12 hours.

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