Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis
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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a disorder in which episodes of intense muscle weakness appear in people with an overactive thyroid gland, due to sudden shifts of minerals within the muscle cells.
How it presents: It occurs with episodes of weakness that usually affect the limbs, often after large meals or exercise, and resolve once the mineral balance is restored.
Underlying cause: It is linked to excess thyroid hormone, which alters the handling of potassium and other minerals in the muscle.
Which specialist treats it? The endocrinologist is the appropriate professional to study both the episodes of weakness and thyroid function. If you notice recurrent weakness along with signs of thyroid overactivity, having it assessed by this specialist is essential.
Data on 21 doctors who treat thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
Which specialist treats thyrotoxic periodic paralysis?
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, endocrinologist, critical care and intensive care specialist, neurologist, ophthalmologist, emergency physician.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. César Arias Ruiz
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Pavel González Guzmán
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Frequently asked questions
What is thyrotoxic periodic paralysis?
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a disorder in which episodes of intense muscle weakness appear in people with an overactive thyroid gland, due to sudden shifts of minerals within the muscle cells.
Which doctor treats thyrotoxic periodic paralysis?
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, endocrinologist, critical care and intensive care specialist, neurologist, ophthalmologist, emergency physician.