Thursday, February, 09, 2012

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis

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Alternative Names

Periodic paralysis - thyrotoxic


Prevention

Genetic counseling may be advised. Treating the thyroid disorder prevents attacks of weakness.


Review Date: 04/20/2010
Reviewed By: Ari S. Eckman, MD, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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