Hypoparathyroidism (patient information)

Revision as of 22:18, 29 July 2020 by WikiBot (talk | contribs) (Bot: Removing from Primary care)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here

Hypoparathyroidism

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Hypoparathyroidism?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Hypoparathyroidism On the Web

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

Images of Hypoparathyroidism

Videos on Hypoparathyroidism

FDA on Hypoparathyroidism

CDC on Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism in the news

Blogs on Hypoparathyroidism

Directions to Hospitals Treating Hypoparathyroidism

Risk calculators and risk factors for Hypoparathyroidism

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Jinhui Wu, M.D.

Overview

Hypoparathyroidism is a disorder in which the parathyroid glands do not produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH). This kind of hormone plays an important role in regulating and maintaining a balance of calcium and phosphorus. Studies demonstrate that conditions such as damage to the parathyroid glands after a neck or head surgery, radiation therapy for tumor on the face or neck, low levels of magnesium and family histories may be associated with the cause of hypoparathyroidism. The low production of parathyroid hormone in hypoparathyroidism may lead to symptoms such as paresthesias, muscle aches or cramps, twitching or spasms, even seizure, anxiety or nervousness and headaches. Tests on levels of blood calcium, blood magnesium, blood phosphorus and parathyroid hormone can help diagnose hypoparathyroidism. Treatments for hypoparathyroidism include taking calcium carbonate and vitamin D supplements to normalize blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Prognosis of hypoparathyroidism depends on whether the patient is diagnosed and treated early.

How do I know if I have hypoparathyroidism and what are the symptoms of hypoparathyroidism?

Signs and symptoms of hypoparathyroidism include:

Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

Who is at risk for hypoparathyroidism?

How to know you have hypoparathyroidism?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Call your health care provider if symptoms of hypoparathyroidism develop. If you experience either of the following symptoms, seeking urgent medical care as soon as possible:

Treatment options

The goal of treatment for hypoparathyroidism is to restore blood levels of calcium and phosphorus to normal. Calcium carbonate and vitamin D supplements are the only currently approved treatment.

Diseases with similar symptoms

Where to find medical care for hypoparathyroidism?

Directions to Hospitals Treating hypoparathyroidism

Prevention of hypoparathyroidism

There is no way to prevent hypoparathyroidism. If the patient will have a surgery involving neck or face, be alert for signs and symptoms indicating hypoparathyroidism.

What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?

Prognosis of hypoparathyroidism depends on whether the patient is diagnosed and treated early. If the patient is diagnosed and treated early, outcome may be good and the body grows normally.

Copyleft Sources

http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/hypoparathyroidism/DS00952/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000385.htm

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/hypoparathyroidism.cfm Template:WH Template:WS