Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition in which the parathyroid glands fail to produce sufficient amounts of parathyroid hormone or the parathyroid hormone produced lacks biological activity. The parathyroid glands are part of

the endocrine system.

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Hypoparathyroidism most often occurs because of the surgical removal of some or all of the parathyroid glands.
Symptoms

Fatigue

common

Numbness or tingling in legs, feet, or buttocks

or Numbness or tingling in shoulders arms or hands

or Numbness or tingling around the mouth

common

Feeling moody

or Anxiety

or Depression

common

Muscle cramps

  • Carpopedal spasm

A sudden and temporary alteration of muscle tone, movements or behavior

  • Lasting 15 minutes or more, Lasting less than 15 minutes

  • More than a single episode in a 24 hours, Single episode in 24 hours

  • Focal, Generalized

Whistling breathing

or Difficulty breathing

Shaking

  • Resting

Risk factors

Neck surgery

Treatment
The treatment of hypoparathyroidism is directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual and the lab tests. Treatment is aimed at raising calcium levels high enough to provide symptom relief without causing abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) or in the urine (hypercalciuria).
Recommended specialist

If you have Hypoparathyroidism, then a visit to an endocrinologist is recommended.

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