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The curious case of jalebi-rabri: How a popular dessert combination triggered temporary paralysis in 33-year-old
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The curious case of jalebi-rabri: How a popular dessert combination triggered temporary paralysis in 33-year-old

The Indian Express·Lifestyle Desk·about 1 month ago
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What seemed like a harmless craving for jalebi and rabri turned into a frightening pattern for 33-year-old Ravi (name changed) from Hyderabad. Every time he indulged in the sweet combination, he would experience sudden weakness in his arms and legs. The first time it happened, during a wedding function, Ravi assumed it was food poisoning or exhaustion from the celebrations. But when the same episode repeated itself after eating homemade jalebi and rabri, the concern became impossible to ignore. Looking for answers, he consulted doctors at a hospital in Hyderabad , where he was diagnosed with Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis (HPP): a rare genetic condition in which potassium levels in the blood drop suddenly, triggering episodes of muscle weakness or temporary paralysis.…

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