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A Diagnostic Dilemma: Recurrent Hypokalemic Weakness Secondary to Sjogren's Syndrome (a Drta Effect)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Renal involvement occurs in approximately 5% of patients with Sjogren’s syndrome (SS). Renal lesions that predominate are tubulointerstitial nephritis and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. We report the case of a 50-year-old female who presented with weakness of lower limbs. A diagnosis of distal renal tubular acidosis type 1 (DTA1) secondary to SS was made, discovered in view of hypokalemic paralysis. The patient was treated symptomatically with injectable potassium chloride sodium bicarbonate. Corticosteroid and hydroxychloroquine were used to treat SS. The patient improved with correction of acidosis and hypokalemia.

Source: International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research

DOI: 10.22159/ijcpr.2025v17i2.6071

Authors: MAULIK KUMAR KARPATIYA, SANJAYKUMAR RATHWA, PRAYANS SHAH, PRATIKSHA RATHWA

Institution: Suamandeep Vidyapeeth University

Language: English

Topic: Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409499080

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