Question 1

what is pseudohypoparathyroidism? what are the symptoms?

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Resistance to PTH: Pseudohypoparathyroidism is a rare condition which results in resistance to the effect of parathyroid hormone.  Hypocalcemia develops and causes tingling and muscle cramps and, rarely, seizures.

Question 2

my symptoms resemble pseudohypoparathyroidism. how can i be sure this is what i have?

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Test PTH and calcium: Hi. Pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP) is an uncommon genetic defect with faulty PTH receptor signaling. You should see an endocrinologist for exam (there may be characteristic physical exam findings) and measurement of calcium, phosphate, calcitriol, and PTH. In hypopara, PTH is low and calcium is low. In PHP, calcium is low and PTH is elevated.  Good luck.

Question 3

what do you suggest if my symptoms are similar to those presented in a case of pseudohypoparathyroidism. how can i be sure?

Accepted Answer

Measure PTH: Hi. It&#x27;s quite easy, really. Document low blood calcium, high blood phosphate, and high PTH in a patient who is short and has short fingers &amp; toes, etc. It can tested for provocatively by injecting PTH (or teriparatide) and measuring urinary cyclic AMP. See an endocrinologist with an interest in calcium metabolism. Good luck!

Question 4

can unexplained brittle fingernails be caused by pseudohypoparathyroidism?

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Fingernails: I don't think so. 
I hope you are seeing an Endocrinologist for your pseudo hyperpara.
If not you must do so and ask about your nails.

Question 5

my mother has pseudohypoparathryiodism. what are my odds of having this same disease?

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This is moot: There are several forms of pseudohypoparathyroidism, variably inherited in various forms depending on the affected parent. It should be clear already whether you have the bony abnormalities.  Some simple labs will tell whether you have the renal calcium loss, blood calcium and parathormone level abnormalities.  Good luck.

Question 6

what's the battle's sign?

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Mastoid ecchymosis: It is an indication of  injury to middle cranial fossa due to trauma and the blood may track along the course of the the posterior auricular artery casing  mastoid ecchymosis

Question 7

what are the signs of add?

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SEVERAL: Symptoms must have started in childhood with issues of focus and attention. Procrastination and completion. Difficulty keeping on task or following through, appearing not to listen, blurts out answers to questions or has difficulty taking turns. This can continue into adulthood.

Question 8

what is the trousseu sign?

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(Trousseau  Sign: There are two different trousseau signs. One may be seen in a patient with low calcium. (trousseau sign of latent tetany)  a blood pressure cuff on the arm is inflated (&gt; systolic blood pressure) x 3 minutes.  This can cause spasm in the forearm & hand (the silhouette looks a bit like a swan’s head and neck).

Question 9

what is the sign for  iicp?

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Do you mean?: Increased intracranial pressure.  If so, the classical clinical finding is within the eye, called papilledema, the effect of pressure in brain causing changes over the retina.

Question 10

whats signs of a mini stoke?

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Same as stroke: Any sign of stroke is am emergency.  The signs of stroke can be remembered by the acronym fast.  F-facial droop;  a- arm drift when extended directly forward; s - speech that is abnormal or slurred; t- time is of the essence so of you see the signs above call 911 immediately.  A mini-stroke (or tia) has the same symptoms but they resolve.  No one should stay home to figure this out, get help asap.

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