Caring for a patient with hypokalemic periodic paralysis: A case report

Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis (HypoPP) is a condition that causes episodes of extreme muscle weakness typically beginning in childhood or adolescence. The disorder three to four times more commonly clinically expressed men. Mutations the CACNA1S (calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha 1 S) SCN4A (sodium 4) gene can cause Paralysis. primary form genetic and follows an autosomal dominant pattern inheritance. secondary forms may complicate number medical disorders. Echocardiography, electromyography, biopsy, lab investigations are useful for diagnosis. treatment choice avoidance triggering factors, adherence diet low sodium, carbohydrate rich potassium, with use oral potassium supplementation. Nurses have great role play management patient HypoPP. For comprehensive understanding ‘Hypokalemic Paralysis’ here article details disease - definition, other names, epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic measures, management, complications prevention presented along case report focusing on nursing management.