Hypokalemic paralysis with rhabdomyolysis and arterial hypertension caused by liquorice ingestion
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Severe hypokalaemic paralysis and rhabdomyolysis due to ingestion of liquorice.
Chronic ingestion of liquorice induces a syndrome with findings similar to those in primary hyperaldosteronism. We describe a patient who, with a plasma K+ of 1.8 mmol/l, showed a paralysis and severe rhabdomyolysis after the habitual consumption of natural liquorice. Liquorice has become widely available as a flavouring agent in foods and drugs. It is important for physicians to keep liquorice...
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinical Research in Cardiology
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1861-0684,1861-0692
DOI: 10.1007/s00392-008-0724-z