Thyroid Hormones And Insulin
Periodic paralysis - thyrotoxic
Symptoms
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis involves attacks of muscle weakness or
The frequency of attacks varies from daily to yearly. Episodes of muscle weakness may last for a few hours or several days.
Symptoms include:
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Difficulty breathing (rare) - Speech difficulty (rare)
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Swallowing difficulty (rare) - Vision changes (rare)
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