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Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Exacerbated by Carbohydrate Load: A Case Report
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A 35-year-old male presented with weakness in all four extremities rendering him unable to ambulate. The patient stated the symptoms began after consuming an unknown, large amount of Oreo cookies; thus, a high carbohydrate load likely caused him to exceed the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of 225-325 grams of carbohydrates per day, depending on one's daily caloric intake. Lab workup revealed a potassium level of 2.1 mmol/L. Upon potassium replacement, the patient's symptoms improved to baseline, and he was discharged home with follow-up instructions that included a referral for genetic testing. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP) is a rare condition that, despite having a relatively simple solution for treatment, can lead to an extensive and expensive workup if not considered early on the list of differential diagnoses. Herein, we will discuss the pathophysiology, clinical signs/symptoms, and management of HPP.
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“This insulin-driven shift exacerbates hypokalemia in predisposed individuals and can precipitate paralytic episodes in THPP [30].”
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“Consumption of carbohydrate-rich meals, especially those high in simple sugars, causes rapid elevations in blood glucose, stimulating insulin secretion from pancreatic β-cells. The resulting insulin surge promotes glucose and potassium uptake into skeletal muscle, potentially precipitating hypokalemic paralysis in predisposed individuals [30].”
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- Authors
- Blanton, R., & Afzal, S.
- Affiliations
- Campbell University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Blanton, Ryan
- Venue
- Cureus
- Published
- 2022-09-06
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- e28851-e28851
- ISSN
- 2168-8184 (ISSN-L)
- PMC
- PMC9536358
- OpenAlex
- W4294811886
- Cited by
- 3
- References
- 8
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 1
- FWCI
- 0.32
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
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- Licence
- cc-by
- Locations
- Cureus (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Nephrology › Potassium and Related Disorders
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Ion channel regulation and function
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Keywords
- hypokalemic periodic paralysis, carbohydrate load, hypokalemia, muscle weakness, potassium supplementation, dietary triggers, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, genetic testing
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