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Hypokalaemia and paralysis in the Thai population.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Aug 2004
Phakdeekitcharoen Bunyong, Ruangraksa Chatuporn, Radinahamed Piyanuch
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hypokalaemia with paralysis is a syndrome common in Thailand. This syndrome may result from hypokalaemic periodic paralysis (HypoPP), thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) or distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA). We prospectively investigated the nature of this syndrome in afflicted Thai patients. METHODS: Blood and urine samples were collected from 47 patients during attacks for multiple biochemical...
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