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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.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Regular consumption of licorice based beverages can provoke pseudohyperaldosteronism with hypokalemia but can rarely lead to severe muscle weakness.
Case Report: A 62-year-old man was admitted for a one-week history of progressive weakness of the four limbs. Blood work revealed severe hypokalemia that was due to primary pseudo-hyperaldosteronism secondary to licorice intoxication. He became normal after correction of the electrolytes disturbances.
Discussion & Conclusion: In an area where a liquorice-based beverage (souss), is frequently and sometimes excessively consumed, pseudo-hyperaldosteronism secondary to licorice toxicity should be thought of in front of any muscle weakness accompanied by hypokalemia. A rapid correction of electrolytes disturbances leads to rapid improvement.
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