Periodic paralysis

Periodic paralysis is a temporary paralysis of part of the body.. There are different types of periodic paralysis, and it can be inherited or acquired. Some people with ME/CFS develop acquired periodic paralysis, with episodes of limb paralysis caused by ion transportation problems.  Paralysis is not recognized in the International Consensus Primer, but the ion transport and channelopathy impairments that cause it are mentioned in the pathophysiology section, and the response to exercise section. [7]

Types

 * Hypokalemic periodic paralysis - caused by low potassium


 * Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis - caused by high potassium

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 * Periodic paralysis