Literature DB >> 423833

Purgatives and periodic paralysis.

L S Basser.   

Abstract

A married woman, aged 42, had suffered attacks of muscular weakness. She was found to have profound hypokalaemia. This was due to chronic purgative abuse. There was a prompt response to treatment. The case raises issues of theoretical and practical importance.

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Year:  1979        PMID: 423833     DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1979.tb111971.x

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Med J Aust        ISSN: 0025-729X            Impact factor:   7.738


  3 in total

1.  Hypokaliemic rhabdomyolysis associated with liquorice ingestion: report of an atypical case.

Authors:  M Barrella; G Lauria; R Quatrale; E Paolino
Journal:  Ital J Neurol Sci       Date:  1997-08

2.  Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis precipitated by diuretic therapy and minor surgery.

Authors:  A J Boulton; C A Hardisty
Journal:  Postgrad Med J       Date:  1982-02       Impact factor: 2.401

Review 3.  Adverse effects of drugs on muscle.

Authors:  F L Mastaglia
Journal:  Drugs       Date:  1982-10       Impact factor: 9.546

  3 in total

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