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Severe hypokalaemic paralysis and rhabdomyolysis due to ingestion of liquorice
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