Parálisis periódica hipopotasémica hipertiroidea.

BACKGROUND: Prevalence of thyroid diseases has increased over time worldwide, being especially identified in women; however, its complications affect both sexes equally. CLINICAL CASE: A 31-year-old male patient with multiple hospital admissions due to hypokalemic hyperthyroid periodic paralysis. Patient of case reported started with a hydroelectrolytic imbalance attributed to the chronic illnesses that he presented and with later analysis a thyroid condition was identified. Through the analysis of complementary examinations and the identification of the patient’s regular medication, it was concluded that the thyroid disease was the precursor of the constant hydroelectrolyte imbalances. CONCLUSIONS: The personalized and individual analysis of each case is a feasible alternative to diseases that are difficult to diagnose. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]