Guest guest Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Neth J Med. 2005 Apr;63(4):146-8. Related Articles, May your pressure be low! Clarence E. Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD, FACP, FACC, FAHS Clinical Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology Director, Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment Center Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension Published over 220 scientific papers, book chapters and 220 abstracts in the area of high blood pressure epidemiology, physiology, endocrinology measurement, treatment and how to detect curable causes. Listed in Best Doctors in America Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the History and Physiology of High Blood pressure in the African Diaspora Links Severe hypokalaemic paralysis and rhabdomyolysis due to ingestion of liquorice. van den Bosch AE, van der Klooster JM, Zuidgeest DM, Ouwendijk RJ, Dees A. Department of Internal Medicine, Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Chronic ingestion of liquorice induces a syndrome with findings similar to those in primary hyperaldosteronism. We describe a patient who, with a plasma K+ of 1.8 mmol/l, showed a paralysis and severe rhabdomyolysis after the habitual consumption of natural liquorice. Liquorice has become widely available as a flavouring agent in foods and drugs. It is important for physicians to keep liquorice consumption in mind as a cause for hypokalaemic paralysis and rhabdomyolysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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