My son has hypokalemic periodic paralysis. where do i start?

Replace potassium: When potassium levels are severely depressed, periodic paralysis results. Immediate treatment is replacement of potassium. Then a search for the underlying cause should be done. Typical examples are nasogastric suction, profuse diarrhea, marked vomiting, uncontrolled diabetes or diuretic use. Adrenal hyperplasia or adenoma are rare causes.

Find a doctor: This is a rare inherited muscle disorder.Hypokalemic periodic paralysis causes muscle weakness/paralysis when potassium level in the blood drops.Attacks maybe mild to severe, lasting for hours to days and months.Weakness often affects muscles of the arms.Legs.At times trunk .Back muscles w complications.Best place for treatment is your family physician.Learn what your triggers are .Avoid them.