Thyrotoxicosis Induced Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis in Organophosphorous Poisoning: A Case Report

Authors

  • Manoj Karki Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Bidhata Rayamajhi Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Prabesh Raghubanshi Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Sanjog Kandel Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Goody Jha Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan
  • Narayan Gautam Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Rano Mal Piryani Bilawal Medical College, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
  • Monica Nepal Pharmaceutical, Veterinary and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Milan, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v10i01.47253

Keywords:

Organophosphorus, Thyrotoxicosis, Periodic Paralysis

Abstract

Organophosphate poisoning is a common emergency illness that requires medical attention because it causes a cholinergic state. As a result, atropine infusion is a sensible therapy option for patients. In our clinical setting, however, the unusual complication of thyrotoxicosis-induced hypokalemic periodic paralysis was reported.

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Author Biographies

Manoj Karki, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Internal Medicine

Bidhata Rayamajhi, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Dept. of Internal Medicine

Prabesh Raghubanshi, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Internal Medicine

Sanjog Kandel, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Internal Medicine

Goody Jha, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan

Dept of Obs & Gyn

Narayan Gautam, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Biochemistry

Rano Mal Piryani, Bilawal Medical College, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

Dept. of Pulmonology & Medical Education

Monica Nepal, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Milan, Italy

Master's Student

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Published

2022-08-09

How to Cite

Karki, M., Rayamajhi, B., Raghubanshi, P., Kandel, S., Jha, G., Gautam, N., Piryani, R. M., & Nepal, M. (2022). Thyrotoxicosis Induced Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis in Organophosphorous Poisoning: A Case Report. Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences, 10(01), 85–87. https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v10i01.47253

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 01 (2022): Issue 25

Section

Case Reports

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