我省东至县张溪区近年先后发生两批以低血钾软瘫无力为特征的“低钾软麻病”(下称低软病)仅就1983年住院256例分析报告如下:83年1—10月该区门诊“低软病”1721例,首次住院病人256例,住院率14.9%(256/1721)。男32人,女224人,男∶女=1∶7;年龄4—70岁,21—40岁青壮年占61%;职业 In recent years, two batches of “hypokalemia” characterized by hypokalemia and soft paralysis (hereinafter referred to as “low-grade soft-tissue disease”) occurred in Zhangxi District, Dongzhi County, From January to October, there were 1721 outpatients with “mild disease”, 256 first-time inpatients and hospitalization rate of 14.9% (256/1721). Male 32, female 224, male: female = 1: 7; aged 4-70 years old, 21-40 young adults accounted for 61%; occupation