Abstract
Hyperkalemia paralysis is a very rare disorder that can be easily managed by the adjustment of serum potassium levels. It is characterised by an ascending flaccid motor weakness and differential diagnosis, mainly Guillan-Barré syndrome, should be considered. We describe a case of ascending flaccid paralysis in a patient admitted to an emergency unit in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The patient had previously received Spironolactone and examination revealed hyperkalemia and chronic renal failure due to a polycystic kidney disease. With the improvement in his potassium levels, the paralysis disappeared until complete remission occurred. This report indicates another important and poorly recognised manifestation of hyperkalemia.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.