8C74.10

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis

Description

Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis (hypoPP) is a muscle channelopathy characterised by episodes of muscle paralysis lasting from a few to 24-48 hours and associated with a fall in blood potassium levels.

Index terms

  • Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis
  • Calcium channel disorder of muscle
  • familial hypokalaemic periodic paralysis
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  • hypokalaemic periodic paralysis
  • Periodic paralysis 1
  • Periodic paralysis 2
  • Periodic paralysis 3

Exclusions from above levels

  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/155258022 – Metabolic disorders
  • LD26.41 – Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
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  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • 8C74.11 – Hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis
  • 8C74.1Y – Other specified periodic paralysis
  • 8C74.1Z – Periodic paralysis, unspecified

Foundation entity

Hypokalaemic periodic paralysis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1494773635

Part of: 8C74.1: Periodic paralysis › 8C74: Periodic paralyses or disorders of muscle membrane excitability › 08: Diseases of the nervous system