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October 2, 2025International Journal of Research in Medical SciencesOpen Access

Evaluation of causes of acute onset paraparesis in a tertiary care centre in South India

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BRB. Suresh ReddyInstitute for Human DevelopmentKRK. RajeshwarPRP. Prathyusha Reddy

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Implication

Cross-sectional analysis reveals hypokalemic periodic paralysis and Guillain Barre syndrome as common causes in patients, highlighting the need for thorough evaluation.

Key Points

  • A significant 33% of patients presented with hypokalemic periodic paralysis after evaluation, indicating its commonality.
  • Guillain Barre syndrome was found in 30% of cases, emphasizing the need for awareness among clinicians in emergencies.
  • This cross-sectional study assessed 90 patients over 12 months, ensuring comprehensive examination and appropriate diagnostics.
  • Early detection and treatment of paraparesis are vital, showing the potential for improved quality of life with timely medical intervention.

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Reddy et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de84bb5b556a9128e1b8bchttps://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20253149
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