• Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
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Periodic paralysis - thyrotoxic

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis involves attacks of muscle weakness or paralysis alternating with periods of normal muscle function. Attacks usually begin after symptoms of hyperthyroidism have developed.

The frequency of attacks varies from daily to yearly. Episodes of muscle weakness may last for a few hours or several days.

Symptoms include:

• Difficulty breathing (rare)
• Speech difficulty (rare)
• Swallowing difficulty (rare)
• Vision changes (rare)
• We...