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Primary Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis: A Rare but Serious Condition

Introduction: Primary hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (PHPP, also known as Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, HyperKPP, or, more commonly, channelopathies) is an inherited form of muscle weakness caused by alterations in muscle membrane ion channels, leading to an excessive build-up of the electrolyte potassium (K+) in the muscle cells. The prevalence of Primary hyperkalemic periodic paralysis is estimated […]