Publications by authors named "Hatem Korri"
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- Regular consumption of licorice beverages can lead to pseudohyperaldosteronism, causing low potassium levels and potential muscle weakness.
- A case study of a 62-year-old man showed that severe weakness in his limbs was linked to hypokalemia from licorice intoxication.
- In regions where licorice drinks are common, clinicians should consider licorice toxicity in patients presenting with muscle weakness and low potassium, as prompt electrolyte correction can quickly restore health.
We describe a patient with Kleine-Levin syndrome who was initially misdiagnosed as having epilepsy and who achieved complete remission on carbamazepine treatment. A drug effect was established when symptoms recurred after carbamazepine taper and disappeared after reintroduction of the drug. Carbamazepine, a safer drug than lithium, can be a highly effective treatment in some patients with Kleine-Levin syndrome.
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