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Hypoparathyroidism• endocrine disorder where parathyroid glands
in the neck don’t produce enough parathyroid hormone
• Lack of production of parathyroid hormone makes calcium levels in the blood low and phosphorus levels high
Sings and Symptoms
•Muscle Cramps (spasms)•Dry Skin•Cataracts•Seizures•Pain in face, legs, feet•Abnormal teeth formation•Weakened tooth enamel
Diagnosis
•Doctors Visit▫Medical History & Symptoms
Physical Exam▫Blood Tests▫Other Tests
Electrocardiograms Urine Test Bone Density Test
Treatment & Prognosis
•Treatment▫Calcium Carbonate tablets,
Vitamin D Supplements▫Changing eating habits
•Prevention
Citations• UMM. (2008, August 25). Hypoparathyroidism. In University of Maryland
Medical Center. Retrieved April 26, 2010, from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ articles/hypoparathyroidism-000091.htm
• Mayo Clinic Staff. (2010, April 8). Hypoparathyroidism. In Mayo Clinic. Retrieved April 26, 2010, from Mayo Foundation website: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypoparathyroidism/DS00952
• Cooper, R. (1997). Hypoparathyroidism. In Medline Plus. Retrieved April 26, 2010, from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000385.htm