- A Case of Licorice Induced Hypokalemic Paralysis with Rhabdomyolysis.
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Hyun Il Hong, Koon Hee Han, Jung Won Hwang, Young Don Kim, Myung Sook Shim, Jin Yub Kim
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J Korean Endocr Soc. 2005;20(2):179-182. Published online April 1, 2005
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3803/jkes.2005.20.2.179
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- Prolonged ingestion of licorice can cause hypermineralocorticoidism, with sodium retention, potassium loss and hypertension. Nevertheless, its initial presentation with a very severe degree of hypokalemic paralysis and rhabdomyolysis are exceedingly rare. We describe a patient who experienced hypokalemic paralysis and rhabdomyolysis after licorice ingestion. The patient's initial blood pressure was 160/80mmHg. The major biochemical abnormalities included; hypokalemia(K+ 1.3mEq/L), metabolic alkalosis, with a pH of 7.64, and urine myoglobin > 3000ng/mL. The plasma rennin activity and aldosterone level were suppressed. The 24 hour urine cortisol concentration was normal. The patients, over a 1 month period, had ingested 500g of licorice boiled in water. After quitting the licorice, the hypokalemia and muscle paralysis gradually improved and blood pressure returned to normal
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