Periodic Paralysis Syndrome Definition & Overview

Definition

Periodic paralysis is a rare inherited condition that causes occasional episodes of severe muscle weakness. The two most common types of periodic paralysis are hypokalemic and hyperkalemic.

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Periodic Paralysis Syndrome
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Periodic Paralysis Syndrome
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Encylopedia entry for Periodic Paralysis Syndrome.

Periodic Paralysis Syndrome(Familial Periodic Paralysis; Hypokalemic Periodic