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ParalysisVocal Cord ParalysisRespiratory ParalysisTachycardia, SinusParalyses, Familial PeriodicFacial ParalysisSleep ParalysisTick ParalysisParalysis, Hyperkalemic PeriodicMuscle HypotoniaHypokalemiaPoliomyelitisThyrotoxicosisNAV1.4 Voltage-Gated Sodium ChannelDicistroviridaeParaplegia
Flaccid paralysisCharacterized by episodes of flaccidWeaknessSymptomsPeriodic ParalysisDistressTractHyperkalemicPotassiumSevereAcuteTick paralysisTreat respiratoryLimbsMusclesAmyotrophic lateral sBlockadeFailureThyrotoxicosisOrgansConsciousnessNoseBreathingInfectionsVirusesFatalIllnessOutbreakVentilatorCasesPatientsAsthmaFacial
Flaccid paralysis4
  • the altered potassium metabolism is a result of the PP. In primary and thyrotoxic PP, flaccid paralysis occurs with relatively small changes in the serum potassium level, whereas in secondary PP, serum potassium levels are markedly abnormal. (medscape.com)
  • Measles, 10 cases of Suspected Meningitis, and 2 cases of Acute Flaccid Paralysis. (who.int)
  • Familial periodic paralysis is a rare autosomal dominant condition with considerable variation in penetrance characterized by episodes of flaccid paralysis with loss of deep tendon reflexes and failure of muscle to respond to electrical stimulation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Title : West Nile Virus-associated Flaccid Paralysis Outcome Personal Author(s) : Sejvar, James J.;Bode, Amy V.;Marfin, Anthony A.;Campbell, Grant L.;Pape, John;Biggerstaff, Brad J.;Petersen, Lyle R. (cdc.gov)
Characterized by episodes of flaccid1
  • The heterogeneous group of muscle diseases known as periodic paralyses (PP) is characterized by episodes of flaccid muscle weakness occurring at irregular intervals. (medscape.com)
Weakness4
  • Children with tick paralysis develop an unsteady gait followed several days later by weakness in the lower legs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress (SMARD1: mu-binding protein 2 gene mutation) is characterised by low birth weight, progressive distal limb weakness, diaphragmatic paralysis and subsequent respiratory failure manifesting before 13 months of age. (nih.gov)
  • Our case report illustrates marked phenotype variability in two siblings with an identical genetic mutation of SMARD1, one of whom died of fulminant respiratory failure aged 6 months, whereas the other shows limb weakness but, only mild sleep hypoventilation aged 12 years. (nih.gov)
  • The CDC warns a resurgence of cases of childhood paralysis and limb weakness, potentially linked to a form of enterovirus, may be on the rise. (aboutlawsuits.com)
Symptoms4
  • Stay home if you have symptoms of an upper respiratory infection. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Keep your children home if they have upper respiratory infection symptoms. (everydayhealth.com)
  • 2 Among the central nervous systems symptoms are dizziness, headache, confusion, and respiratory depression. (bmj.com)
  • And, even though intensive care units and antitoxin are around now, people still have scary symptoms, like paralysis. (cdc.gov)
Periodic Paralysis15
  • This is the official Web site of the Periodic Paralysis Association. (medscape.com)
  • Leaky sodium channels from voltage sensor mutations in periodic paralysis, but not paramyotonia. (medscape.com)
  • Voltage sensor charge loss accounts for most cases of hypokalemic periodic paralysis. (medscape.com)
  • Arzel-Hezode M, McGoey S, Sternberg D, Vicart S, Eymard B, Fontaine B. Glucocorticoids may trigger attacks in several types of periodic paralysis. (medscape.com)
  • Mutations in potassium channel Kir2.6 cause susceptibility to thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis. (medscape.com)
  • Review of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodic Paralysis. (medscape.com)
  • Chalissery AJ, Munteanu T, Langan Y, Brett F, Redmond J. Diverse phenotype of hypokalaemic periodic paralysis within a family. (medscape.com)
  • Chaudhry MA, Wayangankar S. Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis: A Concise Review of the Literature. (medscape.com)
  • A mutation in the KCNE3 potassium channel gene is associated with susceptibility to thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis. (medscape.com)
  • Practical aspects in the management of hypokalemic periodic paralysis. (medscape.com)
  • Acetazolamide efficacy in hypokalemic periodic paralysis and the predictive role of genotype. (medscape.com)
  • Each form of familial periodic paralysis involves a different gene and electrolyte channel. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Although the hypokalemic form is the most common form of familial periodic paralysis, it is nonetheless quite rare, with a prevalence of 1/100,000. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a potentially life-threatening complication of Graves' disease (GD). (hindawi.com)
  • Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of thyrotoxicosis characterized by muscle paralysis and serum hypokalemia due to massive shifting of potassium into the intracellular space [ 1 , 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
Distress1
  • Respiratory viruses can also exacerbate asthma and lead to various types of respiratory distress syndromes. (mdpi.com)
Tract5
  • Nerve agents are readily absorbed from the respiratory tract. (cdc.gov)
  • Adamsite: A chemical agent that causes eye, nose, and respiratory tract irritation in addition to vomiting and diarrhea. (nti.org)
  • Respiratory viruses infect the human upper respiratory tract, mostly causing mild diseases. (mdpi.com)
  • However, in vulnerable populations, such as newborns, infants, the elderly and immune-compromised individuals, these opportunistic pathogens can also affect the lower respiratory tract, causing a more severe disease (e.g., pneumonia). (mdpi.com)
  • Inflammation of the respiratory tract. (homeoint.org)
Hyperkalemic1
  • A clinically useful classification of primary periodic paralyses, shown in Table 1, includes hypokalemic, hyperkalemic, and paramyotonic forms. (medscape.com)
Potassium2
  • Depolarization-activated gating pore current conducted by mutant sodium channels in potassium-sensitive normokalemicperiodic paralysis. (medscape.com)
  • During an acute attack of TPP with marked hypokalemia, cautious potassium supplementation is of paramount importance as it prevents major cardiopulmonary complications [ 6 ] but, at the same time, one must bear in mind that overadministration of potassium could lead to rebound hyperkalemia and fatal dysrhythmia during recovery from paralysis [ 7 ]. (hindawi.com)
Severe5
  • Those experiencing severe respiratory problems may need to be hospitalized. (everydayhealth.com)
  • The 2014 outbreak of EV-D68 caused particularly severe respiratory illness in children with asthma. (everydayhealth.com)
  • paralysis and respiratory failure and, in severe cases, death. (voxy.co.nz)
  • It could be associated with severe sequelae which include mental retardation, hearing loss and paralysis of the limbs. (who.int)
  • 10% of patients develop severe sequelae,2 including mental retardation, hearing loss and paralysis of the limbs. (who.int)
Acute1
  • Graph 3 shows the trend analysis of Acute Sever Respiratory Infections cases reported between week 43 of 2016 and week 1 of 2017. (who.int)
Tick paralysis2
Treat respiratory2
  • It is mainly used to treat respiratory disorders. (selfgrowth.com)
  • However, there are a number of significant features peculiar to the donkey that practitioners should be aware of when attempting to investigate and treat respiratory disease. (ivis.org)
Limbs1
  • If it's left untreated, people can go on to have paralysis of their limbs, respiratory failure, and even death. (cdc.gov)
Muscles2
  • Cranial musculature and respiratory muscles usually are spared. (medscape.com)
  • Ocular, bulbar, and respiratory muscles are spared. (msdmanuals.com)
Amyotrophic lateral s1
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disorder that causes the loss of motor neurons, typically resulting in paralysis, respiratory failure, and death within 3-5 years of symptom. (cdc.gov)
Blockade1
Failure4
  • Bilateral diaphragm paralysis and sleep apnoea without diurnal respiratory failure. (bmj.com)
  • Breathing difficulties can cause respiratory failure. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Respiratory failure possibly leading to death. (cdc.gov)
  • This leads to progressive paralysis and can cause heart failure. (lortsmith.com)
Thyrotoxicosis1
Organs1
Consciousness1
  • In patients with locked-in syndrome, a state of irreversible paralysis often with respiratory and vocal paralysis, consciousness may range from a chronic minimally conscious state to intact cognition. (medscape.com)
Nose1
  • The disease is transmitted from human to human via large respiratory droplets from the nose and throat of infected persons. (who.int)
Breathing1
  • Paralysis may cause breathing difficulties , which may require the use of a breathing machine. (medlineplus.gov)
Infections1
  • The CDC warns that increasing cases of polio-like paralysis affecting children in the U.S. may be caused by a number of viral infections. (aboutlawsuits.com)
Viruses1
  • Human Coronaviruses and Other Respiratory Viruses: Underestimated Opportunistic Pathogens of the Central Nervous System? (mdpi.com)
Fatal1
Illness1
  • The CDC is warning of an outbreak of a rare respiratory illness striking children across the midwest. (aboutlawsuits.com)
Outbreak2
  • Four deaths and a number of cases of paralysis may be linked to the enterovirus D68 outbreak affecting hundreds of children nationwide. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • A number of cases of child paralysis may be linked to the enterovirus outbreak sweeping the country. (aboutlawsuits.com)
Ventilator1
  • We recognized the necessity of a portable ventilator so that the critically envenomed cases with respiratory paralysis could be treated at the centre and if required transferred safely to the nearest hospital," said the doctor. (unhcr.org)
Cases2
Patients1
  • The machine helps patients with respiratory paralysis to breathe more easily and is an important form of support therapy in addition to providing anti-venom to the victim. (unhcr.org)
Asthma1
  • People who have asthma - a condition in which certain triggers cause the airways to become inflamed and narrowed - are more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses generally. (everydayhealth.com)
Facial3