Question 1

can hypocalcemia be serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If severe it could lead to seizures. Milder cases it would lead to muscle twitching or spasms.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of hypocalcemia?

Accepted Answer

Twitching, facial: Also tingling and numbness and seizure-like episodes in severe disease. These symptoms may suggest hypocalcemia but are not diagnostic. Diagnosis is only done by boos test. Don't treat yourself based on symptoms only without doc supervision since unnecessary calcium intake has its drawbacks too.

Question 3

i've been diagnosed with hypocalcemia. will i lose a lot of weight?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Hypercalcemia can cause hypercalciuria (excess calcium excretion into urine) which results in higher urine output and may lead to weight loss.

Question 4

is hypocalcemia related to gout?

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Not usually related: Gout is related to high uric acid levels causing joint pains and swellings. Low calcium is usually due to kidney disease, parathyroid disease, or medications, among others. In acute (sudden) kidney failure from uric acid stones, low calcium can happen, but this would be an uncommon situation. A rare condition called tumor lysis syndrome can also show low calcium and high uric acid levels.

Question 5

can hypocalcemia cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

In the extreme: Hi. You should be being treated with calcitriol and calcium for your hypoparathyroidism. If you don't take your calcium &amp; calcitriol, your calcium can get very low, and if very low, dizziness can ensue. Be safe, treat your hypocalcemia. I recommend you run your calcium at or just below the lower limit of the normal range, so you don't have too high urinary calcium and risk kidney stones. Good luck

Question 6

how does hypoparathyroidism cause hypocalcemia?

Accepted Answer

Three mechanisms.: Hypocalcemia occurs in the absence of parathyroid hormone because of low bone breakdown, loss of calcium in the urine and poor absorption of calcium by the intestine.

Question 7

what causes hypocalcemia and a lymphopenia?

Accepted Answer

See below: These are two different conditions. There are several causes of hypocalcemia, including calcium and vitamin d deficiency, chronic kidney disease etc. Best to talk to your doctor. 

Lymphopenia is decreased lymphocyte count caused by some infections or medications amongst other reasons. Please talk to your doc.

Question 8

what laboratory test can detect hypocalcemia?

Accepted Answer

Hypocalcemia: A simple blood test, but there must be several other lab tests to be done on the same sample.
If your doctor only requested serum calcium you might need a new doctor. Low calcium on its own must have a cause and that must be found by the lab studies.

Question 9

what is the best food for patient with hypocalcemia?

Accepted Answer

Milk & milk products: Rich sources of calcium include milk and milk products; calcium fortified soy products; calcium fortified cereals and orange juice.

Question 10

i'm 36 years old,  was diagnosed with hypocalcemia , hypoparathyroidism and  hbp  but want to have a baby, do you think i should or should not.

Accepted Answer

See a perinatologist: This is a specialist who advises and manages high risk pregnancies. Since you have several significant medical issues, it is best to seek consultation for preconception counseling.

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