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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Clinical presentation of hypocalcemia reflects the serum level of ionized calcium and depends on the severity of any concurrent electrolyte imbalance.[1][2]
Common manifestations include fatigue, muscle weakness, paresthesia, spasm, irritability, and neuropsychiatric disturbances.
History and Symptoms
Symptoms
Neuromuscular Irritability
- Carpopedal spasm
- Circumoral or extremity tingling
- Fatigue
- Laryngeal or bronchial spasm
- Muscle twitching and cramping
- Muscle weakness
- Paresthesia or numbness
- Tetany
Central Nervous System Features
- Altered mental status
- Cerebral calcification
- Emotional disturbance (eg, irritability, depression, psychosis)
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- Seizure
Cardiovascular Features
Dermatologic Features
- Brittle nails
- Coarse hair
- Dry skin
Ocular Features
References
- ↑ Taal, Maarten (2012). Brenner & Rector's the kidney. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders. ISBN 978-1416061939.
- ↑ Johnson, Richard (2015). Comprehensive clinical nephrology. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders. ISBN 978-1455758388.