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How are hypokalemia and hypokalemia periodic paralysis different?
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Acquired vs.: Inherited. Hypokalaemia can occur due to many causes, diuretic use being a common reason. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is an inherited disorder and you may visit this site for more info. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000312.htm.
Answered 12/30/2013
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Low K paralysis: Asks: How does low K differ from hypokalemic periodic paralysis. ANS hypokalemia means blood K is low. Many causes. HKPP is an inherited disorder in who knows K suddenly drops (reasons not know) and you become paralyzed.
Answered 12/26/2016
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