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Familial Periodic ParalysisAka: Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Epidemiology
1. Onset of symptoms before 20 yo
Pathophysiology
1. Autosomal dominant disorder of Hypokalemia
Symptoms
1. Headaches
2. Thirst
3. Lethargy
Signs
1. Slow progressive weakness
2. Intermittent muscular paralysis
  1. Shoulder
  2. Pelvic girdle
  3. Other areas follow
3. Muscle strength normal between attacks
4. Deep Tendon Reflexes
  1. Diminished or absent
Labs
1. Electrolytes: Hypokalemia

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