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What is the definition of Familial Periodic Paralysis?
Familial periodic paralysis is a disease characterized by sudden attacks of weakness and paralysis. Weakness is recurrent, affecting mainly the limbs, and is often brought on by exercising or eating too many or too few carbohydrates. There are 4 forms of Familial periodic paralysis: hypokalemic, hyperkalemic, thyrotoxic, and Andersen-Tawil syndrome. In the hypokalemic form, the paralysis is caused by low levels of potassium. In the hyperkalemic form, the paralysis is caused by high levels of potassium in the blood. In the thyrotoxic form, the paralysis is caused by low levels of potassium in the blood and an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). In Andersen-Tawil syndrome, potassium levels can be high, low, or normal. Genetic changes in the CACNA1S and SCN4A genes cause hypokalemic periodic paralysis. The hyperkalemic form is due to genetic changes in SCN4A gene. The underlying cause of the thyrotoxic form is unknown. Genetic changes in the KCNJ2 gene cause Andersen-Tawil syndrome.
What are the alternative names for Familial Periodic Paralysis?
  • Familial periodic paralysis
  • Genetic periodic paralysis
Who are the top Familial Periodic Paralysis Local Doctors?
Lawrence J. Hayward
Elite in Familial Periodic Paralysis
Dr. Lawrence J. Hayward
Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Elite in Familial Periodic Paralysis
Dr. Lawrence J. Hayward
Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

55 Lake Avenue North, 
Worcester, MA 
508-334-2527
Experience:
37+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Lawrence Hayward is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Hayward has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Periodic Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Familial Periodic Paralysis, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), and Dysferlinopathy.

Charles A. Kwaw
Advanced in Familial Periodic Paralysis
Dr. Charles A. Kwaw
Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
Advanced in Familial Periodic Paralysis
Dr. Charles A. Kwaw
Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

Texas Health Family Care

5701 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste 201, 
Fort Worth, TX 
817-263-2500
Languages Spoken:
English
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Charles Kwaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Kwaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Periodic Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Ureteroscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Jean-marc M. Renaud
Elite in Familial Periodic Paralysis
Jean-marc M. Renaud
Ottawa, ON, CA 

Jean-marc Renaud practices in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Renaud is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Periodic Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Familial Periodic Paralysis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center